Athanasius and Constantius
Theology and Politics in the Constantinian Empire
Häftad, Engelska, 2001
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2001-03-16
- Mått162 x 235 x 20 mm
- Vikt522 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor364
- FörlagHarvard University Press
- ISBN9780674005495