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A28541 The way to Christ discovered by Iacob Behmen ... ; also, the discourse of illumination, the compendium of repentance, and the mixt world, &c.; Weg zu Christo. English Böhme, Jakob, 1575-1624.; Sparrow, John, 1615-1665?; Böhme, Jakob, 1575-1624. Selections. English. 1648. 1648 (1648) Wing B3426; ESTC R19225 128,989 352

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