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A75466 An antidote against bigotry in religion, or, A discourse proving from the testimony of kings, nobles, judges, bishops, deans, doctors, &c. that wise and good men may differ one from another both in doctrine and discipline, and maintain Christian charity amongst themselves / by a True Berean. True Berean. 1694 (1694) Wing A3491A; ESTC R43601 60,737 88

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