The relationship between bible reading and purpose in life among 13-15-year-olds

Mental Health, Religion and Culture

Volumn 3, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 27-36

  Francis, Leslie J ^a  

^a BANGOR UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 28244484409     PISSN: 13674676     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13674670050002072     Document Type: Article

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