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A16820 A treatise made in defence of the lauful power and authoritie of priesthod to remitte sinnes of the peoples duetie for confession of their sinnes to Gods ministers: and of the Churches meaning concerning indulgences, commonlie called the Popes pardo[n]s. By William Allen M. of Arte, and student in diuinitie. Allen, William, 1532-1594. 1567 (1567) STC 372; ESTC S100097 165,800 456

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