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Book Title: Secret Revelation of John
Number of Pages: 416 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Item Height: 1 in
Publication Year: 2009
Topic: Christianity / General, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / New Testament, Biblical Studies / New Testament
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Religion
Item Weight: 15.2 Oz
Item Length: 8 in
Author: Karen L. King
Item Width: 5 in
Format: Trade Paperback
