Who reads the bible? A study among 13-15 year olds

British Journal of Religious Education

Volumn 22, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 165-172

  Francis, Leslie J ^a  

^a BANGOR UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 28244456384     PISSN: 01416200     EISSN: 17407931     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0141620000220304     Document Type: Article

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