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Beleaguered Rulers
The Public Obligation of the Professional
by William F. May
ISBN: 0664223397
ISBN-13: 9780664223397
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Westminster John Knox Pr
Published date: 2001
Edition: 1th edition
Size: 6.25 x 9 inches
Weight: 1.3 pounds
Pages: 286
Publisher's Notes
Collects essays that express the theologies of hope that the church will renew its commitment to its ministry, missions, evangelism, and theological education, addressing such topics as the church's preparedness in the face of spiritual crisis and the globalization of wealth.
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Westminster John Knox Press. Hardcover. 0664223397 No annotation, underlining, or highlighting found inside. Clear protective cover over dust jacket. Not ex-library. . Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Corner-Stone Bookshop (United States)
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William F. May
Westminster John Knox Press, 2001-08. First Edition. Hardcover. Like New. Book is new and unread. Pages are clean and unmarked. No remainder marks. Dust jacket shows only minor shelf wear to edges. ( more information) Offered by Shaman Drum Bookshop (United States)
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