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Podcast: Has Greg ‘Gone Liberal’ in His Cruciform Hermeneutic?
Greg consoles a disappointed fan and discusses Cruciform Hermeneutics.
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Tags: Crucifixion of the Warrior God, Cruciform Theology, Hermeneutics
Topics: Biblical Interpretation
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