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A30977 The genuine remains of that learned prelate Dr. Thomas Barlow, late Lord Bishop of Lincoln containing divers discourses theological, philosophical, historical, &c., in letters to several persons of honour and quality : to which is added the resolution of many abstruse points published from Dr. Barlow's original papers. Barlow, Thomas, 1607-1691. 1693 (1693) Wing B832; ESTC R3532 293,515 707

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