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A26869 The arrogancy of reason against divine revelations, repressed, or, Proud ignorance the cause of infidelity, and of mens quarrelling with the word of God Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691. 1655 (1655) Wing B1192; ESTC R17483 41,470 78

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