Divine Evil?
The Moral Character of the God of Abraham
Inbunden, Engelska, 2010
Av Michael Bergmann, Michael J. Murray, Michael C. Rea, Purdue University) Bergmann, Michael (Professor of Philosophy, Franklin and Marshall College) Murray, Michael J. (Arthur and Katherine Shadek Professor in the Humanities and Philosophy, University of Notre Dame) Rea, Michael C. (Professor of Philosophy, Michael J Murray, Michael C Rea
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2010-11-25
- Mått164 x 241 x 28 mm
- Vikt688 g
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor350
- FörlagOUP OXFORD
- EAN9780199576739