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A14664 An exposition of the tvvo first verses of the sixt chapter to the Hebrewes in forme of a dialogue. Wherein you have a commendation of catechising, also a declaration of the sixe fundamentall principles wherein the Christians of the Primitiue Apostolicall church were catechised. By T.W. minister of the word. Wilson, Thomas, 1563-1622.; Walkington, Thomas, d. 1621, attributed name. 1600 (1600) STC 24966; ESTC S102108 79,110 106

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