Conversion and initiation: A pentecostal view of biblical and patristic perspectives

Journal of Pentecostal Theology

Volumn 8, Issue 17, 2000, Pages 56-80

  Wenk, Matthias ^a,b  

^a Theologisch Diakonisches Seminar Aarau   (Switzerland)

^b London Bible College   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 84900106805     PISSN: 09667369     EISSN: 17455251     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/096673690000801709     Document Type: Article

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