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Quote by Thomas Oden

“The experienced pastor will recognize to which situation humor belongs and to which belongs sobriety.”

Quote by Thomas Oden

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Thomas Oden was an American theologian and author, born on October 21, 1931, and passed away on December 8, 2016. His works covered a wide range of fields including Christian theology, history, and philosophy, and had a profound impact on contemporary theology. more

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