Talking Back: A Monastic Handbook For Combating Demons
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Liturgical Press, 2009.
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eBook
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English
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9780879079680
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David Brakke., & David Brakke|AUTHOR. (2009). Talking Back: A Monastic Handbook For Combating Demons . Liturgical Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)David Brakke and David Brakke|AUTHOR. 2009. Talking Back: A Monastic Handbook For Combating Demons. Liturgical Press.
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