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The logos of creation, 'And God Said ...' formed the basis of Christian interpretation of the 'Book of Nature.

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Marshall McLuhan
Age: 69 †
Born: 1911
Born: July 21
Died: 1980
Died: December 31
Literary Critic
Philosopher
Sociologist
University Teacher
Writer
Edmonton
Alberta
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