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A46678 A further discovery of the mystery of Jesuitisme In a collection of severall pieces, representing the humours, designs and practises of those who call themselves the Society of Jesus. Jarrige, Pierre, 1605-1660.; Schoppe, Kaspar, 1576-1649.; Hildegard, Saint, 1098-1179.; Flacius Illyricus, Matthias, 1520-1575.; Zahorowski, Hieronim. 1658 (1658) Wing J489A; ESTC R219108 215,027 399

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