50 Reasons People Give for Believing in a God
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Globe Pequot, 2009.
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9781615920044
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Guy P. Harrison., & Guy P. Harrison|AUTHOR. (2009). 50 Reasons People Give for Believing in a God . Globe Pequot.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Guy P. Harrison and Guy P. Harrison|AUTHOR. 2009. 50 Reasons People Give for Believing in a God. Globe Pequot.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Guy P. Harrison and Guy P. Harrison|AUTHOR. 50 Reasons People Give for Believing in a God Globe Pequot, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Guy P. Harrison, and Guy P. Harrison|AUTHOR. 50 Reasons People Give for Believing in a God Globe Pequot, 2009.
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