Selected quad for the lemma: truth_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
truth_n	doctrine_n	scripture_n	tradition_n	1,683	5	8.8849	5	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A40444	A vindication of the Unitarians, against a late reverend author on the Trinity	Freke, William, 1662-1744.	1687 (1687)	Wing F2166; ESTC R15264	34,768	28

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