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Cornelius Van Til
Cornelius Van Til

Cornelius Van Til was a Dutch-American philosopher born on May 3, 1895, and died on April 17, 1987. He was a leading figure in Christian philosophy, known for his unique philosophical methods and theological perspective. more

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