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A76232 Ēh probolē tēs alētheias or The bul-warke of truth, being a treatise of God, of Jesus Christ, of the Holy Ghost, and of the Trinity in unity, against atheists and hereticks. / By Robert Bayfeild. Bayfield, Robert, b. 1629.; Faithorne, William, 1616-1691, engraver. 1657 (1657) Wing B1468; Thomason E1636_3; ESTC R209045 111,248 263

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