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A48862 The growth of error being an exercitation concerning the rise and progress of Arminianism and more especially Socinianism, both abroad and now of late, in England / by a lover of truth and peace. Lobb, Stephen, d. 1699. 1697 (1697) Wing L2725; ESTC R36483 104,608 218

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