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A40370 Of free justification by Christ written first in Latine by John Fox, author of the Book of martyrs, against Osorius, &c. and now translated into English, for the benefit of those who love their own souls, and would not be mistaken in so great a point.; De Christo gratis justificante. English Foxe, John, 1516-1587. 1694 (1694) Wing F2043; ESTC R10452 277,598 530

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