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Observations on the first and second of the canons, commonly ascribed to the holy apostles wherein an account of the primitive constitution and government of churches, is contained : drawn from ancient and acknowledged writings.
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Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715.
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Wing B5840; ESTC R233638
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