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A50334 Doubts concerning the Roman infallibility I. whether the Church of Rome believe it, II. whether Jesus Christ or his Apostles ever recommended it, III. whether the primitive church knew or used that way of deciding controversie. Maurice, Henry, 1648-1691. 1688 (1688) Wing M1362; ESTC R15937 24,517 44

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