Oktoberfest Biblical Studies Carnival Posted
… at ξἐνος. Lots of interesting stuff to peruse.
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Christian Carnival #212 Posted
Byhenry. . . at The Evangelical Ecologist. Thanks to Don for hosting a fine carnival.