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A85957 The fort-royal of Christianity defended. Or, a demonstration of the divinity of scripture, by way of excellency called the Bible. With a discussion of some of the great controversies in religion, about universal redemption, free-will, original sin, &c. For the establishing of Christians in truth in these atheistical trying times. / By Thomas Gery, B.D. and Rector of Barwell in Leicestershire. Gery, Thomas, d. 1670? 1657 (1657) Wing G618; Thomason E1702_1; ESTC R209377 93,977 264

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