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A96714 Antinomians and familists condemned by the synod of elders in Nevv-England: with the proceedings of the magistrates against them, and their apology for the same. Together with a memorable example of Gods iudgments upon some of those persons so proceeded against. Winthrop, John, 1588-1649,; Weld, Thomas, 1590?-1662, 1644 (1644) Wing W3094; Thomason E251_10; ESTC R212499 69,974 70

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