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A36461 The triumph of Christianity, or, The life of Cl. Fl. Julian, the Apostate with remarks, contain'd in the resolution of several queries : to which is added, Reflections upon a pamphlet, call'd Seasonable remarks on the fall of the Emperor Julian, and on part of a late pernicious book, entituled, A short account of the life of Julian, &c. Dowell, John, ca. 1627-1690. 1683 (1683) Wing D2057; ESTC R8708 83,984 256

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