Believing: an historical perspectiveIn this radical study, William Cantwell Smith traces the history of believing through a combination of philosophical perspective and the study of biblical passages. |
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| Title | Believing: an historical perspective |
| Author | Wilfred Cantwell Smith |
| Edition | reprint, illustrated |
| Publisher | Oneworld, 1998 |
| ISBN | 1851681663, 9781851681662 |
| Length | 136 pages |
| Subjects | › › Belief and doubt Faith Language and languages Religion / Christianity / History Religion / Faith Religion / Philosophy |
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