Paul in Ecstasy
The Neurobiology of the Apostle's Life and Thought
Inbunden, Engelska, 2009
Av Colleen Shantz, Toronto and Toronto School of Theology) Shantz, Colleen (University of St Michael's College
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2009-04-27
- Mått152 x 229 x 20 mm
- Vikt500 g
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor278
- FörlagCambridge University Press
- EAN9780521866101
- UtmärkelserWinner of Frank W. Beare Award 2010