The Original Gospels: An English Translation From The Old Syriac ... (RePrint)

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Book Title: Original Gospels : An English Translation from the Old Syriac Manuscripts, the Latin Codex Vercellensis and the Most Ancient Greek Papyri

Number of Pages: 262 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: CreateSpace

Item Height: 0.6 in

Topic: Biblical Studies / Jesus, the Gospels & Acts

Publication Year: 2015

Genre: Religion

Item Weight: 16.2 Oz

Author: Mark Dumdei

Item Length: 9 in

Item Width: 6 in

Format: Trade Paperback