ZONDERVAN

John

Copyright © 2002 by Andreas J. Köstenberger

Previously published in John, Acts

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Zondervan illustrated Bible backgrounds commentary / Clinton E. Arnold, general editor.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographic references.

Contents: v. 1. Matthew, Mark, Luke-v. 2. John, Acts-v. 3. Romans to Philemon-v. 4. Hebrews to Revelation.

ISBN 9780-31021806-7 (v. 1)—ISBN 978-0-310-21807-4 (v. 2)—ISBN 978-0-310-21808-1 (v. 3)—ISBN 978-0-310-21809-8 (v. 4)

1. Bible. N.T. –Commentaries. I. Arnold, Clinton E.

BS2341.52.Z66 2001

225.7-dc21 2001046801


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