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Christianity : The Origins of a Pagan Religion Philippe Walter
- Author: Philippe Walter
- Date: 01 Aug 2006
- Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company
- Language: English
- Format: Paperback::232 pages
- ISBN10: 1594770964
- ISBN13: 9781594770968
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