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Creation and the Heart of Man An Orthodox Christian Perspective on Environmentalism (ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN SOCIAL THOUGHT) (Volume 1) by Fr. Michael Butler, AndrewP. Morriss Paperback, 102 Pages, Published 2013 by Acton Institute For The Study Of Religion & Liberty ISBN-13: 978-1-938948-67-1, ISBN: 1-938948-67-X
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