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History: “Evangelization, Not Legislation”: Christian Fundamentalism, The Briercrest Bible Institute, and the Politics of the Great Depression
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In 1929 Hildebrand enrolled in
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Our Gracious and Loving Heavenly Father - Devotionals - Book 2
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Our Gracious and Loving Heavenly Father - Devotionals - Book 1
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Joyful Servants: A Biography of David and Jeannie Hildebrand
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Contemporary Leadership Dynamics - Illustrations from Acts
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Living the Abounding Life - Empowered by the Holy Spirit
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Providence University College and Theological Seminary
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