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He is the author of thomas cranmer, winner of the whitbread prize, the james tait black prize, and the duff cooper prize. Diarmaid macculloch is professor of the history of the church at oxford university. Cross college, oxford, and professor of the history of the church at oxford university. This impressive text by diarmaid macculloch will help you discover christianity s essential role in shaping human history and the intimate lives of men and women.
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