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An interesting collection of littleknown bible facts. Some very important facts for the study of the book of acts. The original would be kept in the library and the copy given back to the owner. Jul 24, 2006 the gospel of mark is a book of actionjesus is in action, and the gospel centers on the person and mission of the son of god. Dont get caught not knowing the true origin story for kleenex, or what a beefalo is. Rockefeller is the richest man in the history of the world with a net worth 10 times more than bill gates.
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