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Book Title: Migrations of the Holy : God, State, and the Political Meaning of the Church
Item Length: 9in
Item Height: 0.5in
Item Width: 6in
Author: William T. Cavanaugh
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Religion, Politics & State
Publisher: Eerdmans Publishing Company, William B.
Publication Year: 2011
Genre: Religion
Item Weight: 11.1 Oz
Number of Pages: 206 Pages
