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A96830 Arcana dogmatum anti-remonstrantium. Or the Calvinists cabinet unlock'd. In an apology for Tilenus, against a pretended vindication of the synod of Dort. At the provocation of Master R. Baxter, held forth in the preface to his Grotian religion. Together, with a few soft drops let fall upon the papers of Master Hickman. Womock, Laurence, 1612-1685. 1659 (1659) Wing W3336; Thomason E1854_2; ESTC R204117 284,533 643

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