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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Peterson, Michael L. 1950-
God and evil: an introduction to the issues / by Michael L.
Peterson.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 0-8133-2848-9 (hardcover). -- ISBN 0-8133-2849-7 (pbk.)
1. Good and evil. 2. Religion--Philosophy. I. Title.
BJ1401.P47 1998

214--dc21 98-18429

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