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A10133 Iacobs vovv, opposed to the vowes of monkes and friers The first volume in two bookes; of the Holy Scripture, and euangelicall counsels. Written in French by Mr. Gilbert Primerose, minister of the word of God in the Reformed Church of Burdeaux. And translated into English by Iohn Bulteel minister of the gospel of Iesus Christ.; Voeu de Jacob. English Primrose, Gilbert, ca. 1580-1642.; J. B. (John Bulteel), d. 1699. 1617 (1617) STC 20390; ESTC S112003 232,060 268

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