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It is vital to see ourselves as part of an ongoing journey started by our heroes in the Scriptures.

Alan Hirsch

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Alan Hirsch
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: October 24
Author
Theologian
University Teacher
Writer
Johannesburg
Gauteng
South Africa
Ongoing
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Heroes
Scripture
Hero
Journey
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Scriptures

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