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A suruey of the new religion detecting manie grosse absurdities which it implieth. Set forth by Matthevv Kellison doctor and Professour of Diuinitie. Diuided into eight bookes.
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Kellison, Matthew.
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1603
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STC 14912; ESTC S107995
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