Published 1966
by Lippincott in Philadelphia .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Bibliography: p. 186-187.
| Statement | by Maurice Wiles. |
| Series | Knowing Christianity |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | BR67 .W53 1966a |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 190 p. |
| Number of Pages | 190 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL5993967M |
| LC Control Number | 66025412 |
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