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The Subversion of Christianity

by Jacques Ellul · 1984

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Argues that the Christian church and culture of today is far removed from Biblical precepts and examines the possible causes

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Themes
religionreligionMore like thisLess of thisChristianChristianMore like thisLess of thisspiritualityspiritualityMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 220 pages

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