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Book Title: Jesus Vs. Caesar : for People Tired of Serving the Wrong God
Item Length: 9in.
Item Width: 6in.
Author: Joerg Rieger
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Christian Theology / Christology, Christian Theology / General, General, Economics / General, Christianity / General, Religion, Politics & State
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Publication Year: 2018
Genre: Religion, Business & Economics, Philosophy
Item Weight: 8.3 Oz
Number of Pages: 160 Pages
