The Virgin Goddess

The Virgin Goddess
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 316
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ISBN-10 : 9004136398
ISBN-13 : 9789004136397
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Book Synopsis The Virgin Goddess by : Stephen Benko

Download or read book The Virgin Goddess written by Stephen Benko and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2004 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contemporary search for the feminine face of God requires a re- examination of the relationship of Christianity to the pagan world in which it was born. This study inquires into extra-biblical sources of Marian piety, belief and doctrine. This publication has also been published in hardback, please click here for details.


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