The book ""The Prelatical Doctrine of Apostolical Succession Examined"" was written by Thomas Smyth and was first published in 1908. This book is an examination of the doctrine of apostolic succession, which is a belief held by some Christian denominations that the authority of the apostles has been passed down through the generations of bishops.Smyth, a Presbyterian minister, argues against this doctrine, stating that it is not supported by the Bible...