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A93861 The second part of the apology of Socrates Christianus, or, A plain declaration of the authority by which he acts freely offered to the consideration of all serious, considerate, and unprejudiced Christians. Stephens, Edward, d. 1706. 1700 (1700) Wing S5439A; ESTC R42855 13,986 16

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