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The quest for heroic adventure then is a quest for the gospel, although it might not be seen that way by everyone.

Alan Hirsch

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Alan Hirsch
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: October 24
Author
Theologian
University Teacher
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Johannesburg
Gauteng
South Africa
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