Debra J. Mumford, Exploring Prosperity Preaching: Biblical Health, Wealth, and Wisdom
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عنوان ژورنال: Homiletic
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2152-6923
DOI: 10.15695/hmltc.v39i1.3953