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Readings in the History of Christian Theology, Volume 1: From Its Beginnings to the Eve of the Reformation

In this book, William C. Placher compiles significant passages written by the most important Christian thinkers through the early sixteenth century. An important resource for theological study, Readings in the History of Christian Theologycontains excerpts preceded by the author's illuminating introductions so that the book can stand alone as a coherent history.

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adult
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medium · 206 pages

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