Christian Number and its Implications

@article{Hopkins1998ChristianNA,
  title={Christian Number and its Implications},
  author={Keith W. Hopkins},
  journal={Journal of Early Christian Studies},
  year={1998},
  volume={6},
  pages={185 - 226}
}
  • Keith W. Hopkins
  • Published 1 June 1998
  • Philosophy
  • Journal of Early Christian Studies
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