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A92900 A paraphrase upon Job; written in French by J.F. Senault, father of the oratory: and dedicated to the Cardinal of Richlieu.; Paraphrase sur Job. English Senault, Jean-François, 1601-1672. 1648 (1648) Wing S2502; Thomason E1115_1; ESTC R208462 181,280 444

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