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Drawing on his unparalleled expertise in manichaeism, jason beduhn vividly narrates the decade between augustines conversion and his confessions, making this familiar story startlingly fresh and new. Jason david beduhn the earliest version of the new testament, now in english for the first time. Jun 25, 2019 here are a few passages i found interesting in jason beduhns truth in translation. Augustines manichaean dilemma, volume 1 jason david beduhn. It immediately struck me how this book is a natural companion piece to bart ehrmans. Join facebook to connect with jason beduhn and others you may know.
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