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| Author | : John Witte, Jr |
| File Size | : 50,5 Mb |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 12 October 2017 |
| ISBN | : 9781108415347 |
| Pages | : 491 pages |
A comprehensive analysis of Christian influences on Western family law from the first century to the present day.
A comprehensive analysis of Christian influences on Western family law from the first century to the present day.
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