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A Brief Introduction to Christianity /

This brief introduction to Christianity is designed to help readers understand this important religious tradition. With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Christianity with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews and moder...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Partridge, Christopher H. (Christopher Hugh), 1961- (Editor ), Dowley, Tim (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Baltimore, Maryland : Project Muse, 2019
Colección:Introductions to world religions.
Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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