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A testimony from the Scripture against idolatry & superstition, : in two sermons; upon the example of that great reformer Hezekiah, 2 Kings 18.4. The first, witnessing in generall against all the idols and inventions of men in the worship of God. The second, more particularly against the ceremonies, and some other corruptions of the Church of England. Preached, the one September 27. the other Septemb. 30. 1660

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: [1671?]
Call number: 24018
Creator: Mather, Samuel (1626-1671)(Opens in new tab)
Restrictions: RESTRICTED. Available with curatorial approval. Requires extended retrieval and delivery time.
Dimensions: 4to
Associated people: Mather, Increase, (1639-1723.); Green, Samuel, (1615-1702,); Johnson, Marmaduke, (-1674,); Church, Elihu Dwight, (1835-1908,); Lefferts, Marshall C. (1848-1928,)
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