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First printing, November 2011

Copyright © 2011 by Timothy Keller and Kathy Keller

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Keller, Timothy J., 1950–

The meaning of marriage : facing the complexities of commitment with the wisdom
of God / Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller.—1st ed.

p. cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-1-101-54804-2

1. Marriage—Religious aspects—Christianity. I. Keller, Kathy (Kathy Louise)
II. Title III. Title: Facing the complexities of commitment with the wisdom of God.

BV835. K455 2011

248.8' 44—dc23

2011032434

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