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A41604 The anatomie of infidelitie, or, An explanation of the nature, causes, aggravations and punishment of unbelief by Theophilus Gale. Gale, Theophilus, 1628-1678. 1672 (1672) Wing G133; ESTC R29918 143,754 276

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