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A53669 A brief declaration and vindication of the doctrine of the Trinity as also of the person and satisfaction of Christ / accommodated to the capacity and use of such as may be in danger to be seduced, and the establishment of the truth by J. Owen. Owen, John, 1616-1683. 1669 (1669) Wing O718; ESTC R30760 85,616 276

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