Because the elderly chief wanted his visitor to understand the Ojibwe world, and because Hallowell was deeply interested in his subject matter and was such a good listener, Berens freely related his d
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History, Literature and Theology in the Book of Chronicles presents a new way of approaching this key biblical text, arguing that the Book employs both multiple viewpoints and the knowledge of the pas
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The three historical philosophers most often associated with rationalism - Descartes, Spinoza and Leibniz - opened up ingenious vistas upon the world. This title unlocks their intricate metaphysical s
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