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A defence of the answer and arguments of the Synod met at Boston in the year 1662 : Concerning the subject of baptism, and consociation of churches. Against the reply made thereto, by the Reverend Mr. John Davenport, Pastor of the church at New-Haven, in his treatise entituled, Another essay for investigation of the truth, &c. : Together with an answer to the apologetical preface set before that essay. /

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Main Author:	Mather, Richard, 1596-1669
Other Authors:	Mitchel, Jonathan, 1624-1668
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Series:	Early American imprints. Evans (1639-1800) ; no. 89.
Subjects:	Davenport, John, > 1597-1670. > Another essay for investigation of the truth. Congregational Churches in Massachusetts. > Boston Synod > (1662) > Propositions concerning the subject of baptism and consociation of churches. Covenants (Church polity) Baptism.
Online Access:	Evans Digital Edition

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