The Gospels and the teachings of Jesus

an introduction for laymen

by John Samuel Ruef

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Published 1967 by Seabury Press in New York .
Written in English

Subjects:

• Jesus Christ -- Teachings

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Edition Notes

Statement	[by] John S. Ruef.
Series	A Seabury paperback
Classifications
LC Classifications	BS2415 .R8
The Physical Object
Pagination	144 p.
Number of Pages	144
ID Numbers
Open Library	OL5534286M
LC Control Number	67010846

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