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A history of gestation outside the body
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Sex in graphic novels
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Devilry and doom in 1666
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A defence of infant-baptism: or, a vindication of The appendix to the Plea for Infants. Against the Rev. Mr. Joseph Burroughs's defence of his two discourses, relating to positive institutions. By Caleb Fleming, Author of the Appendix, &c.
Fleming, Caleb, 1698-1779.Date: [1744]- Books
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Brief remarks on Mr. Samuel Ewer's pretended answer to The infant's-cause pleaded, &c. or the Concurrent Harmony Of all Parts of Holy Scripture, for the Covenant-Interest, Church-Membership, and Baptism of the Infants of Believers. By Edward Hitchin. To which is added, Some arguments written by Dr. Owen on the same subject.
Hitchin, Edward, active 1706-1710.Date: 1710- Books
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The offices, according to the use of the Church of England, for the solemnization of matrimony; Publick And Private Baptism of Infants; Churching of Women; Visitation and Communion of the Sick; And the burial of the dead. To which is now added, an appendix, Containing useful Directions for the Due discharge of the foregoing Offices, and other Articles relative to the Ministerial Function in general.
Church of England.Date: [1780]- Books
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A scheme of plea, For and against the Baptizing of Infants. By the late learned and reverend Dr. Jer. Taylor, sometime Bishop of Down and Connor. To which is added, several quotations from other learned pædo-baptists, Relating to the Mode of Baptism, as practised in the first Ages of Christianity, with some few Remarks on each. By an admirer of the Doctor's great learning and ability.
Taylor, Jeremy, 1613-1667.Date: MDCCXVII. [1717]- Books
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Believers baptism: or, love to the antient Britains displayed. Wherein, the chief arguments for infant baptism, from the most eminent and learned authors, are collected, Stated, and fully Answered in the following Chapters. Chap. I. Opening the Proper Signification of the Greek Word Baptizo. II. The Continuation of Baptism. III. Baptism is Dipping from the Greek Word. IV. The Practice of John the Baptist, Christ and his Apostles. V. The Signification of Baptism. VI. The Covenant God made with Abraham. Vii. Infant Baptism from Circumcision Answered. Viii. Arguments from Christ's Commission Answered. X. Proving the Holiness spoken of, is not Federal or Spiritual Holinejs. Opening that Text, of Christ blessing little Children. XI. Opening the Nature of that Holiness. XII. Answering the Argument, That Children are Partakers of the things prefigured in Baptism. XIII. Answering the Tipical Baptism under the Law. Chap. XIV. John the Bapist Baptizing all the People of the Jews. XV. The whole Houshold is said to be Baptized in the New-Testament. XVI. About the Baptizing of Infants in the First Centuries after the Apostles. XVII. Infant Baptism, no Excellent way to Plant the Christian Religion. XVIII. Objections of Infant Baptism Considered. XIX. Answering Reproaches cast on Infant Baptism. XX. Answering Mr. Burket, and Mr. Daniel Williams on infant Baptism. XXI. The Duty of Parents to their Children. XXII. Answering Queries. XXIII. Seasonable Council to Parents. XXIV. Containing Queries to be Answered. XXV. Arguments to Disprove Infant Baptism, and to Prove Believers Baptism. By Benjamin Keach.
Keach, Benjamin, 1640-1704.Date: 1705