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A27064 Universal redemption of mankind, by the Lord Jesus Christ stated and cleared by the late learned Mr. Richard Barter [sic] ; whereunto is added a short account of Special redemption, by the same author. Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691. 1694 (1694) Wing B1445; ESTC R6930 282,416 521

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