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Book Title: Greed As Idolatry : the Origin and Meaning of a Pauline Metaphor
Item Length: 9in
Item Height: 0.6in
Item Width: 6in
Author: Brian S. Rosner
Format: Perfect
Language: English
Topic: Biblical Studies / Paul's Letters, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / General, General, Personality, Christian Theology / Ethics, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / New Testament
Publisher: Eerdmans Publishing Company, William B.
Publication Year: 2007
Genre: Psychology, Religion
Item Weight: 12 Oz
Number of Pages: 228 Pages
