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Introduction to the History of Christianity

One-volume illustrated reference book on the history of Christianity is now available in a paperback edition. Written by more than sixty specialist from ten countries that tells the story of Christianity's 2000-year history.

Audience
adult
Length
epic · 688 pages

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