Observations on the History and Doctrine of Christianity: And, as Historically Connected, on the Primeval Religion, on the Judaic and on the Heathen, Public, Mystical, and Philosophical. The Latter Proposed as an Appendix to the Political and Military History of GreeceRodwell and Martin, 1823 - 396 ページ |
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