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Podcast: What is ‘Deep Literalism’?
Greg discusses different levels of literalism and does a darn good impersonation of Garth Brooks.
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Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Crucifixion of the Warrior God, Cruciform Theology, Hermeneutics
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