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A51300 Enthusiasmus triumphatus, or, A discourse of the nature, causes, kinds, and cure, of enthusiasme; written by Philophilus Parresiastes, and prefixed to Alazonomastix his observations and reply: whereunto is added a letter of his to a private friend, wherein certain passages in his reply are vindicated, and severall matters relating to enthusiasme more fully cleared. More, Henry, 1614-1687.; More, Henry, 1614-1687. 1656 (1656) Wing M2655; ESTC R202933 187,237 340

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