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A66580 Infidelity vnmasked, or, The confutation of a booke published by Mr. William Chillingworth vnder this title, The religion of Protestants, a safe way to saluation [i.e. salvation] Knott, Edward, 1582-1656. 1652 (1652) Wing W2929; ESTC R304 877,503 994

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