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A30666 A defence of the doctrines of the Holy Trinity and incarnation placed in their due light in answer to a letter, written to the clergy of both universities. Bury, Arthur, 1624-1713. 1694 (1694) Wing B6194; ESTC R37522 7,576 10

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