Between Walden and the Whirlwind: Living the Christ-Centered Life

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780891095200 / 0891095209

Collation

Hardcover; 133 hlm.; 10.5 x 19 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

248.4

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