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A62519 A defence of humane learning in the ministry, or, A treatise proving that it is necessary a minister (or preacher) should be skill'd in humane learning by H. Th., St. Ch. Ch. Thurman, Henry, d. 1670. 1660 (1660) Wing T1139; ESTC R22554 31,340 79

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