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Rites of funeral ancient and modern, : in use through the known world. Written originally in French by the ingenious monsieur Muret. To which is added, A vindication of Christianity against paganism. All translated into English by P. Lorrain

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: 1683.
Call number: 321503
Creator: Muret, Pierre (approximately 1630-approximately 1690)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 8vo
Associated people: Minucius Felix, Marcus.; Lorrain, P.
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Rites of funeral ancient and modern, : in use through the known world. Written originally in French by the ingenious monsieur Muret. To which is added, A vindication of Christianity against paganism. All translated into English by P. Lorrain

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