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A29523 The Christians cabala, or, Sure tradition necessary to be known and believed by all that will be saved : a doctrine holding forth good tidings of great joy, to the greatest of penitent sinners : with a character of one that is by John Brinsley ... Brinsley, John, fl. 1581-1624. 1662 (1662) Wing B4710; ESTC R3986 117,145 225

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