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A17696 Sermon of Maister Iohn Caluin, on the historie of Melchisedech Wherein is also handled, Abrahams courage in rescuing his nephew Lot: and his Godliness in paying tithes to Melchisedech. Also, Abrahams faith, in belieuing God: comprehending foure sermons. And, Abrahams obedience, in offering his sonne Isaack; in three sermons. Translated out of French, by Thomas Stocker, Gent.; Sermons Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564.; Stocker, Thomas, fl. 1569-1592. 1592 (1592) STC 4440; ESTC S112743 137,391 292

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