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A91909 The mystery of the two witnesses unvailed Wherein wee have a description of their persons time acts death and office. manner of prophecie. sufferings. resurrection. With the consequences that follow. Together with the seaventh trumpet, and the kingdome of Christ explained. by John Robotham, preacher of the Gospel in Dover. Robotham, John, fl. 1654. 1654 (1654) Wing R1732; Thomason E1469_3; ESTC R208689 148,859 409

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