Strange Gods: A Secular History of Conversion
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19h 35m 0s
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English
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Susan Jacoby., Susan Jacoby|AUTHOR., & Elizabeth Wiley|READER. (2016). Strange Gods: A Secular History of Conversion . Tantor Media, Inc..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Susan Jacoby, Susan Jacoby|AUTHOR and Elizabeth Wiley|READER. 2016. Strange Gods: A Secular History of Conversion. Tantor Media, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Susan Jacoby, Susan Jacoby|AUTHOR and Elizabeth Wiley|READER. Strange Gods: A Secular History of Conversion Tantor Media, Inc, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Susan Jacoby, Susan Jacoby|AUTHOR, and Elizabeth Wiley|READER. Strange Gods: A Secular History of Conversion Tantor Media, Inc., 2016.
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Full title | strange gods a secular history of conversion |
Author | jacoby susan |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-04-22 21:59:15PM |
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