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Reasons against the independant government of particular congregations: : as also against the toleration of such churches to be erected in this kingdome. : Together with an answer to such reasons as are commonly alledged for such a toleration. : Presented in all humility to the Honourable House of Commons, now assembled in Parliament

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: 1641.
Call number: 37712
Creator: Edwards, Thomas (1599-1647)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 20 cm (4to)
Associated people: Cotes, Richard, (-1653,); Bellamie, John, (-1654,); Smith, Ralph, (active 1642-1684,); Brinley, George, (1817-1875,)
Associated organization: England and Wales.
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