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A37972 A brief vindication of the fundamental articles of the Christian faith as also of the clergy, universities and publick schools, from Mr. Lock's reflections upon them in his Book of education, &c. : with some animadversions on two other late pamphlets, viz., of Mr. Bold and a nameless Socinian writer / by John Edwards ... Edwards, John, 1637-1716. 1697 (1697) Wing E198; ESTC R21772 71,092 137

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