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A35689 The ruine of Rome, or, An exposition upon the whole Revelation wherein is plainly shewed and proved that the popish religion, together with all the power and authority of Rome, shall ebbe and decay ... written especially for the comfort of Protestants and the danting of papists ... / published by Authur Dent ; to which is added an epitome of Reverend Mr. Brightman his Exposition upon the Revelation. Dent, Arthur, d. 1607.; Brightman, Thomas, 1562-1607. Exposition upon the Revelation. 1644 (1644) Wing D1057; ESTC R29350 192,764 462

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