Exploring the limits of literal exegesis: Augustine's reading of gen 1:26

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Neil, Bronwen. (2006). Exploring the limits of literal exegesis: Augustine's reading of gen 1:26. Pacifica: Australasian theological studies. 19, pp. 144 - 155.
AuthorsNeil, Bronwen
Year2006
JournalPacifica: Australasian theological studies
Journal citation19, pp. 144 - 155
PublisherThe Pacifica Theological Studies Association
ISSN1030-570X
Page range144 - 155
Research GroupCentre for Biblical and Early Christian Studies
Place of publicationAustralia
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