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Book Title: Apocalyptic Literature : Interpreting Biblical Texts Series
Item Length: 8.9in.
Item Width: 6in.
Author: Stephen L. Cook
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Biblical Studies / General, Eschatology
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Publication Year: 2003
Genre: Religion
Item Weight: 14.1 Oz
Number of Pages: 233 Pages
