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A49339 A vindication of the divine authority and inspiration of the writings of the Old and New Testament in answer to a treatise lately translated out of French, entituled, Five letters concerning the inspiration of the Holy Scriptures / by William Lowth ... Lowth, William, 1660-1732. 1692 (1692) Wing L3330; ESTC R22996 119,092 328

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