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Jesus the man will undoubtedly surprise those for whom a traditional understanding of biblical history is immutable and unchallengeable. Barbara elizabeth thiering 15 november 1930 16 november 2015 was an australian historian, theologian, and biblical exegete specialising in the origins of the early christian church. Jesus the man by barbara thiering morgans rare books. Warning this video may upset fundamental christians.
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