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A04827 Of the redemption of mankind three bookes wherein the controuersie of the vniuersalitie of redemption and grace by Christ, and of his death for all men, is largely handled. Hereunto is annexed a treatise of Gods predestination in one booke. Written in Latin by Iacob Kimedoncius D. and professor of Diuinitie at Heidelberge, and translated into English by Hugh Ince preacher of the word of God.; De redemptione generis humani. English Kimedoncius, Jacobus, d. 1596.; Ince, Hugh, b. 1554 or 5. 1598 (1598) STC 14960; ESTC S108025 345,675 422

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