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A17640 A commentary vpon the prophecie of Isaiah. By Mr. Iohn Caluin. Whereunto are added foure tables ... Translated out of French into English: by C.C.; Commentarii in Isaiam prophetam. English Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564.; Cotton, Clement. 1609 (1609) STC 4396; ESTC S107143 1,440,654 706

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