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[…] has hit upon an important reason for the success of the early Church. Like many people who get a good idea, however, De Pillis carries this one too far. The quest for authority can […]
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[…] and conversations, in many parts of the world, and on material furnished him by the Church Information Service. Thus, these chapters are the product of “primary” research. On the other hand, the principal sources […]
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[…] and uneven. “I understand that she was young,” Dennis heard himself say. Sounded as if he were writing another letter to his missionary son, senatorial, conciliatory, utterly self-assured. Still, while it was okay for […]