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“I have said it many a time, and am surer of it than ever, that the life and death issue of Christianity is the inspiration and authority of the Bible.”

Quote by J. Sidlow Baxter

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J. Sidlow Baxter

J. Sidlow Baxter was a renowned British author known for his research into the occult and supernatural phenomena. His works covered a wide range of topics from astrology to mediumship, leaving a profound impact on posterity. more

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