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A59598 The pourtraiture of the primitive saints in their actings and sufferings according to Saint Paul's canon and catalogue, Heb. 11. By J.S. Presb. Angl. Shaw, John, 1614-1689. 1652 (1652) Wing S3033; ESTC R214014 120,960 164

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