Readings in the History of Christian Theology: From its beginnings to the eve of the ReformationWilliam Carl Placher In this book, William C. Placher compiles significant passages written by the most important Christian thinkers through the early sixteenth century. An important resource for theological study, Readings in the History of Christian Theology contains excerpts preceded by the author's illuminating introductions so that the book can stand alone as a coherent history. |
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