The Homeric Epics and the Gospel of Mark

273 Pages·2000·9.84 MB·English

by  Dennis R. MacDonald

DENNIS R. MACDONALD
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Contents
I Marakn Mdi mesIi s
2 CarpenWtheoSr usff Mera nTyh ingIs 5
3 FoolCiosmhp ani2o0n s
4 SonosfT hunde2r4
5 MurderUosuusr pe3r3s
6 Recoigtni o4n4s
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8 SpelunScauvlaagr6e3 s
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II Trnasfigurat9iIo ns
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