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A81975 An explanation of the Roman Catholicks belief concerning their church, vvorship, iustification, and civil government and their other tenets: as it was presented to some persons of quality, for their particular satisfaction. Franciscus a Sancta Clara, 1598-1680. 1656 (1656) Wing D352; ESTC R229573 3,521 13

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