In Defense of Religious Moderation
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William Egginton., & William Egginton|AUTHOR. (2011). In Defense of Religious Moderation . Columbia University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)William Egginton and William Egginton|AUTHOR. 2011. In Defense of Religious Moderation. Columbia University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)William Egginton and William Egginton|AUTHOR. In Defense of Religious Moderation Columbia University Press, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)William Egginton, and William Egginton|AUTHOR. In Defense of Religious Moderation Columbia University Press, 2011.
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Full title | in defense of religious moderation |
Author | egginton william |
Grouping Category | book |
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