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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

MacArthur, John, 1939–

The book on leadership / John MacArthur.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN 0-7852-6251-2 (hardcover)

ISBN 0-7852-8838-4 (trade paper)

1. Christian leadership. 2. Christian leadership—Biblical teaching. 3. Bible. N.T.— Criticism, interpretation, etc. 4. Paul, the Apostle, Saint. I. Title.

BV652.1.M23 2004

253—dc22

2004020084

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