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A41777 The forerunner to a further answer (if need be) to two books lately published against Tho. Grantham of Norwich wherein the spirit and temper of the Calvinists is discovered, particularly Mr. Calvin, Mr. Finch, and his little præcursor : to which is prefixed, the solid testimony of Mr. George Wither, against Calvinism, the worst of doctrines / by Tho. Grantham ... Grantham, Thomas, 1634-1692.; Wither, George, 1588-1667. 1691 (1691) Wing G1532; ESTC R39423 9,810 7

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