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A49486 The prophecyes of the incomparable Dr. Martin Luther concerning the downfall of the Pope of Rome, and the subversion of the German Empire, to be over-run by the armies of the Turks, together with the many reasons that he giveth for it : as also, the remarkable prophecy of the learned and reverend Mvscvlvs, to the same effect / collected by R.C. M.A. R. C., M.A.; Luther, Martin, 1483-1546. 1664 (1664) Wing L3513; ESTC R23003 35,433 50

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