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Best Christian Canon Law

Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma
Long considered to be one of TAN's most essential titles, The Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma, is widely recognized as one of the greatest summaries of Catholic dogma ever put between two covers. He received his doctorate degree under Martin Grabmann in Munich and went on to study the development of medieval theology.
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"Indispensable to Catholics who want patristic, scriptural, and Magisterial justification for the faith they hold."
"In spite of the poor print quality the book is worth 5 stars."
"This is a marvelous reference book, helps clarify any confusion heard about what actual catholicism teaches versus what the uninformed or the critic would assert... Not a book that most would read cover to cover though.."
"It's wonderful to have one of the classics of Catholic dogma in reprint."
"Great resource; print a little small but excellent book."
"Good presentation of RC dogma for non-RCs like me."
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The Joy of the Gospel (Specially Priced Hardcover Edition): Evangelii Gaudium
“The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus… In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come.”. – Pope Francis. This special edition of Pope Francis's popular message of hope explores themes that are important for believers in the 21st century. POPE FRANCIS is the first Latin American to be elected to the chair of Peter.
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"I don't have the words to say how great Francis is to me and it is surely reflected in this book."
"This is the first of landmark documents that follow on the Synod of Bishops gathered in Rome with the Pope."
"E.G. is a Magna Carta for all who identify themselves as missionary disciples of Jesús for the times we live in."
"We used this book in a discussion group."
"I'm not Catholic nor am I a preacher but Pope Francis is an amazingly compassionate and understanding man."
"Took too many paths."
"Pope Francis has made me a spiritual man."
"It contains great knowledge and inspiration from an honorable religious leader."
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Fire Baptized: The Many Lives and Works of Benjamin Hardin Irwin: A Biography and a Reader (Asbury Theology Seminary Series)
"For over a century Benjamin Hardin Irwin has been a shadowy figure in the history of late nineteenth century Holiness movements and early twentieth century Pentecostal movements in the United States.
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"Dr. Vinson Synan has been researching the life of B. H. Irwin for decades and this is the result of his labor."
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Best Christian Clergy

My Prayer Journal: A 3 Month Guide To Prayer, Praise and Thanks: Modern Calligraphy and Lettering
Premium matte cover design Printed on high quality 60# interior stock Modern and trendy layout Perfectly sized at 8" x 10".
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"It is a nice book and ultimately I don't regret my purchase but it is quite literally only a prayer journal. When I read the description on the cover that states this book is a "3 month guide to prayer, praise, and thanks" i just anticipated a bit more guidance."
"I love how the journal has prompts, journals that are just blank are hard for me because I just don't know what to write but the fact that this one helps you shape your prayer is awesome!"
"I guess this was what she wanted ."
"Learning to express my feeling for my life with christ."
"I love this prayer journal."
"I love guided prayer and this a simple one that can take less than 5 minutes a day."
"can't wait to use in 2018."
"Got as a gift, and my sister loves it!"
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Best Christian Church Growth

Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit
A follow up to the profound message of Crazy Love , Pastor Francis Chan offers a compelling invitation to understand, embrace, and follow the Holy Spirit’s direction in our lives. It doesn’t make sense that Almighty God would have children characterized by fear and insecurity. Through solid scriptural support and compelling narrative, breakthrough author Francis Chan returns us to the Holy Spirit as the Bible describes Him.
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"I highly recommend this book to anyone who is serious about growing in their relationship with God or for anyone who wants to understand what life as a follower of Jesus Christ could/should look like."
"This is a wonderful study of the Holy Spirit and what He should mean in our lives."
"Jesus died to make it possible for us to receive Holy Spirit, and we can’t live the redeemed life apart from Him."
"I liked the way this was written l found it very enlightening and informative."
"A great study book for our Sunday school class."
"I have bought it in book form and given it to many people because of the powerful truths in this book."
"He does this primarily through sharing testimonies of believers who exemplified spirit-filled lives (such as Joni Eareckson Tada and Francis Schaeffer), and by gently confronting pre-conceived notions about the work and purpose of the Spirit through asking tough questions ("I think most of us would...choose a physical Jesus over an invisible Spirit. and pointing out uncomfortable truths ("Let's be honest: If you combine a charismatic speaker, a talented worship band, and some hip, creative events, people will attend your church."
"There are a lot of questions in here that most ppl are afraid to ask."
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Best Christian Church History

Killing Jesus (Bill O'Reilly's Killing Series)
Millions of readers have thrilled by bestselling authors Bill O’Reilly and historian Martin Dugard's Killing Kennedy and Killing Lincoln , page-turning works of nonfiction that have changed the way we read history. The iconic anchor of The O'Reilly Factor led the program to the status of the highest rated cable news broadcast in the nation for sixteen consecutive years. He holds a history degree from Marist College, a masters degree in Broadcast Journalism from Boston University, and another masters degree from Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government.
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"There is no writing concerning the actual miracles attributed to Jesus, but they are mentioned in the text as news of them spread into the surrounding area, so the authors appear to make no claim to any authenticity. After that, it's once again news of post death appearances spread by supposed eyewitnesses, with no attempt to state any author belief in whether or not these events actually occurred. Lest I be accused of being some type of sceptic or unbeliever, let me state that, like the authors, I am a practicing Roman Catholic and truly believe that Jesus is who he said he is and that, if I do what is right, he will greet me when I die. I know that there are many people out there who do not like O'Reilly for his political views and will allow that mind set to lead them to give this book a bad review, even though many of them will not have read it."
"While this book is written in the dry detective-like style and non-religious manner, it presents certain historical information of the area and era that add to what you would read in the Bible."
"The details of the physical affects of the crucifixion were tough to get through but at the same time it increased my appreciation of the suffering that Jesus endured."
"Extremely well written and engaging."
"I just finished the book Killing Jesus by Bill O'Riley."
"Throughly enjoyed this book.The history came alive with the facts presented."
"Their meticulous research brings to life the people and customs of Jesus' time and explains the human side of Jesus, his disciples, his followers, and his enemies. O'Reilly took some criticism for not putting more emphasis on the spiritual side of Jesus, but he made it plain early on that this book is a history of Jesus the man, not a companion piece to the Bible."
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Best Christian Church Materials

Then and Now Bible Maps - Fold out Pamphlet
For example:
    . The Holy Land: Then (1300 BC Twelve Tribes) and Now (modern times) uses color coding to show Canaan divided by the Twelve Tribes, and also shows the historical and modern-day names of cities within the regions occupied by the Twelve Tribes Paul s Journeys: Then (AD 47-62) and Now (modern times) show one of the Seven Churches of Asia (Rev. 1-3), cities, towns, ancient ruins, mountains, modern capital cities and a key for measuring the distance traveled from city to city Empires & Kingdoms: Then and Now shows the changing boundaries of the Assyrian Empire, Babylonian Kingdom, and Persian Empire Size: 8.5"x 5.5" unfolds to 38" long. [Then & Now Bible Maps] is the perfect size to fit into the back cover of my Bible.
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"Super cool!"
"Not bad, not too detailed, but good enough to get by."
"If you want maps for your. detail Bible Study you may want to invest in a larger version."
"It's a little brief but helps with Bible study to know present day places by the overlays."
"not enough maps and not really large enough."
"Enjoying another Rose Publishing product!"
"Disappointed."
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Best Christian Church Leadership

The Name of God Is Mercy
As well, the Church cannot close the door on anyone, Francis asserts—on the contrary, its duty is to go out into the world to find its way into the consciousness of people so that they can assume responsibility for, and move away from, the bad things they have done. The first Jesuit and the first South American to be elected Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis has traveled around the world spreading God’s message of mercy to the largest crowds in papal history. Clear and profound, The Name of God Is Mercy resonates with this desire to reach all those who are looking for meaning in life, a road to peace and reconciliation, and the healing of physical and spiritual wounds. The pope has an easy conversational style that moves effortlessly between folksy sayings and erudite allusions, between common-sense logic and impassioned philosophical insights.” —Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times. “What makes his book most moving is the way in which this man, without disrespecting his own privacy or offering false bromides of modesty, opens the sacred space of his conscience to explain how he came to center his ministry, and now his papacy, around mercy.” —James Carroll, The New Yorker. “As he has done throughout his papacy, Pope Francis shows in this book a compelling way to present God’s love anew to a skeptical world without denying the ancient teachings of faith. “Francis enjoys sharing personal stories of God’s grace and mercy in the lives of parishioners from his native Argentina, people he has known and who have recognized themselves as sinners.” — The Washington Post. The pope has an easy conversational style that moves effortlessly between folksy sayings and erudite allusions, between common-sense logic and impassioned philosophical insights.” —Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times “A book on mercy might be expected to be a warm bath in kindliness, all sweetness and light, but Pope Francis, in The Name of God Is Mercy, offers a tough-minded reflection on an urgently needed public virtue, together with firm, if kindly, pushback against his critics. What makes his book most moving is the way in which this man, without disrespecting his own privacy or offering false bromides of modesty, opens the sacred space of his conscience to explain how he came to center his ministry, and now his papacy, around mercy. “As he has done throughout his papacy, Pope Francis shows in this book a compelling way to present God’s love anew to a skeptical world without denying the ancient teachings of faith. Francis wants us to focus our energy on the 99% who need to experience once more the greatest realities of our faith.” — Time “ The Name of God Is Mercy reminds me of John Paul II’s 1994 book, Crossing the Threshold of Hope . But while John Paul II relied on Gospel passages, theological scholars and past papal pronouncements, Francis enjoys sharing personal stories of God’s grace and mercy in the lives of parishioners from his native Argentina, people he has known and who have recognized themselves as sinners.” — The Washington Post “Powerful . He has started the conversation by setting compassion for the poor, oppressed and deprived of the world above casuistic rule-keeping.” — Financial Times “Pope Francis lays out his case for emphasizing the merciful face of the Catholic Church in his first book as pontiff, saying God never tires of forgiving and actually prefers the sinners who repent over self-righteous moralizers who don’t.” —Associated Press “[Pope Francis] deepens his calls for a more merciful Catholic Church. The question-and-answer book is told in simple, breezy language, with the pope referring to experiences and people in his own life including a niece and prisoners he has visited.” — Newsday. ‘At times I have surprised myself by thinking that a few very rigid people would do well to slip a little, so that they could remember that they are sinners and thus meet Jesus,’ Francis states.” — National Catholic Reporter.
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""Hesed" includes the concept of God's tenderness in connection with his loving-kindness, love, loyalty, faithfulness and/or covenant love.... More than any other attribute, "hesed" reveals God’s personal identity and the key to understanding God’s character.""
"When I purchased, The Name of God Is Mercy, I was expecting a theological and academic book."
"This little white book makes clear that Pope Frances and journalist Andrea Tornielli communicate well."
"This book is a conversation between Pope Francis and a Vatican reporter Andrea Tornielli about mercy and forgiveness. Here, I believe, he is talking about an institution such as the Church or any Government as well as the individual who through grace can recognize evil or sin and through 'Mercy' healing can occur and we can become whole through forgiveness."
"Reading this book made me think a lot more about Mercy, and it strengthened my faith, which I think even in small way makes me a slightly better person."
"I loved his analogy of the Church to that of a spiritual "filed hospital, where treatment is given above all to those who are most wounded.""
"Regardless, pope Francis' view that one has to recognize a Christian by ones actions, not the rules he/she is willing to follow, permeates his answers."
"Pope Francis is saying the same thing that all the best known and respected, self-inquiry/enlightenment teachers are saying and have said."
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Best Christian Church Administration

Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive
Whether your church is vibrant or dying, whether you are a pastor or a church member, Autopsy of a Deceased Church will walk you through the radical paths necessary to keep your church alive to the glory of God and advancement of Christ’s Kingdom! Thom S. Rainer is the president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources, one of the largest Christian resource companies in the world.
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"Sometimes we get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of maintaining things that we don't realize we are neglecting the purpose for why it was created or even the fact that it doesn't belong to us."
"We all know something about death!"
"Since church sickness is very common, tends to develop slowly--and is often unrecognized-- over a period of years, this book can serve as a lifesaver, if read and acted on every 2 to 3 years by church leaders."
"This is a truly informative book about how not to run your church."
"Or, at least, they might have, had they not allowed the Great Commission and Great Commandment to be eclipsed by lesser things, ultimately resisting the increasingly difficult steps towards renewal."
"Thom Rainer, the author did not bite his tongue about the reasons for a dying church."
"Chapters on findings from various deceased churches eventually followed the same pattern: something observed in the real world, guess what?"
"I am a member of a church that is growing spiritually but I have visited other churches over the years."
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Best Christian Pastoral Resources

The Moody Bible Commentary
Imagine having a team of 30 Moody Bible Institute professors helping you study the Bible. Not many commentaries can do that. This new commentary by the faculty of Moody Bible Institute is a worthy addition to this category of good single volume commentaries. Going through verse by verse at times, the commentary explains the texts, highlights some of the original languages' nuances, and also connects the theme to other passages in the Bible. Issues such as learning to apply timeless principles from Old Testament laws and regulations; contrasting the consequences of godlessness versus the promises of godliness; highlighting devotional material from the Psalms; wisdom from Proverbs with scholarship material from other commentaries apart from their own; a structural framework on understanding the Song of Solomon with an explanation of the different interpretative methods; and many more, making the commentary a very integrated one that aims to bring the central teachings across. Each book begins with some explanation on authorship, approximate dates, who the intended audiences are, the purpose of the book, and how the book contributes to the overall thrust of the Bible. This part alone makes this commentary an excellent primer to begin any in-depth studies of each book. On top of that, the books of the Bible are of different genre and commentary will have to be adapted according to the way and purposes the book are written. That is why it is very difficult to apply any one standard commentary for all the books. After all, students of the Bible learn best not by becoming dogmatic over their own philosophy but to be humble to acknowledge that the Holy Spirit can use anyone to teach us, including using this excellent 1-volume commentary on the Bible. As with the use of commentaries, even though there is an increasing use of electronic references, I feel that having a printed commentary is valuable too. The Moody Bible Commentary, a comprehensive one-volume commentary of the whole Bible, provides an objective look at the historical and cultural backgrounds of each book and help readers interpret Scripture in light of Scripture. The Moody Bible Commentary includes an outline of each book of the Bible, an introduction to each book, and then a more in-depth commentary following the outline given. In the New Testament, charts help readers grasp “The Eight Signs in John” as well as “Jesus’ Seven I Am Claims.” And, readers come to a clearer understanding of the book of James with the chart outlining “Parallels Between James and the Sermon on the Mount.” Of course The Moody Bible Commentary wouldn’t be complete without the Scripture index and subject index at the end, which help readers easily navigate the extensive volume. If you are looking for a one-volume commentary on the entire Bible, The Moody Bible Commentary fits the bill.
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"The new Moody Bible Commentary (MBC) is a large, handsome, well formatted, brief Bible reference work that includes useful intros, bibliographies and indexes. Believer's Bible Commentary (BBC) by William MacDonald (more devotional, NKJV). The Bible Knowledge Commentary (BKC) by Walvoord and Zuck (more scholarly, NIV). Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Commentary (NNIBC) by Radmacher, Allen & House (like Nelson's NKJV Study Bible). Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable (FREE online, more comprehensive, NASB). ILLUSTRATIONS. *** The MBC includes 80 black and white illustrations. HIGH HOPES. Based on a similar work by Dallas Theological Seminary staff, the 2 volume Bible Knowledge Commentary, I had great expectations for this commentary by Moody's faculty. For example: OLD TESTAMENT (OT). In Genesis 6:2, the Moody Bible Commentary discusses 4 viewpoints of who the "sons of God" are. The MBC doesn't mention that the Greek Septuagint (LXX) translates "sons of God" as "angels" and "Nephilim" as "giants." The MBC doesn't mention that "sons of God" in Hebrew (Job 1:6; 2:1; 38:7) always refers to angels. Even Moody Press's shorter 1962 "Wycliffe Bible Commentary" actually exegetes Genesis 6 with a Hebrew word study and relevant cross references. The MBC on 2 Samuel 15:7 doesn't give the manuscript evidence (Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic, Syrian, Latin) for why some translations say "forty years" (KJV, NKJV, NASB) and others read "four years" (NIV, ESV, HCSB). *** At 1422 pages, the MBC OT commentary is longer than the BBC at 1150 pages, and the NNIBC at 1128, but shorter than the BKC at 1575. Since the MBC is based on the NASB translation, some authors may not discuss alternative translations (e.g. dispensation for stewardship) or the many longer NT readings found in the KJV, NKJV and World English Bible. *** At 580 pages, the NT commentary is shorter than many one or two volume commentaries (BBC 1183; BKC 979; NNIBC 634), but longer than most Bible handbooks. ADVICE. The MBC may be OK as a backup commentary. After many years of use, I can highly recommend: Believer's Bible Commentary (BBC) by William MacDonald (more devotional, NKJV). and. The Bible Knowledge Commentary (BKC) by Walvoord and Zuck (more scholarly, NIV). "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.""
"I have visited Israel three times and often watch Day of Discovery videos in Israel with Michael Rydelnik so I was excited when this commentary came out."
"I used the new commentary today for the first time during sermon prep."
"He studies to show himself approved, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, striving to accurately divide the word of truth!"
"I am a huge fan of Michael Rydelnik."
"A nice, explanatory commentary."
"Both Michaels who oversaw this project have done a great job with this commentary."
"If there is additional commentary beyond simply restating scripture, it is often simply to attribute motive to the person speaking or asking a question. For example, in Mark 10:28-31, Moody attributes Peter’s comment concerning his stating that he and the disciples have left everything to follow Jesus as simply saying to Jesus, “What’s in it for us?” And yet, Moody provides no explanation as to the reason for attributing that motive to Peter."
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Best Christian Institutions & Organizations

Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change (Resources for Changing Lives)
Many of us would be relieved if God had place dour sanctification in the hands of trained professionals, but that simply is not the biblical model. Paul Tripp is president of Paul Tripp Ministries, a nonprofit organization whose mission statement is "Connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life."
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"Most of the time people are free with giving advice without really listening to the person who has expressed a need."
"I am not a people person nor do I have many shepherding skills, so I was less than enthusiastic to read this book."
"Very good Biblical insights for those who want to be more effective in helping others on their spiritual journey."
"Paul Tripp does a masterful job of deeply exploring the need and execution of personal ministry/counseling/discipleship in the church."
"Easily moved to my top 10 list of must read and reread books."
"Reviewer: Bob Kellemen, Ph.D., is the author of "Soul Physicians," "Spiritual Friends," "Biblical Psychology," "Martin Luther's Pastoral Counseling," and "Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction.""
"Thorough and well written, backed by Scripture references."
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Best Christian Ministry to Sick & Bereaved

If God Is Good: Faith in the Midst of Suffering and Evil
It all raises questions about God—Why would an all-good and all-powerful God create a world full of evil and suffering? How can there be a God if suffering and evil exist? Because the main argument of atheists against the existence of God is suffering in the world, Alcorn lays out a weighty and classically reasoned argument to the problem of suffering in this thoroughly modern book. Not academic but well-reasoned, Alcorn may not convince atheists, but apart from them readership is wide open.
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"As a christian, the first half of this book was a little rough, yet interesting, it compare views of atheist vs the Bible."
"He occasionally repeats himself, but I'm not sure if it is to emphasize a point or if it is the result of a book of this size dealing with many overlapping ideas. Another way Alcorn tries to explain sickness as being something Christians are to endure with patience was when he referenced the man born blind in John's gospel, I think. All of that being said, Christians do get sick and die from illnesses, so we have to find a way to explain why this occurs, which Alcorn's book does better than Brown's, in my opinion. The "weakness" comes because he is attempting to address issues that are so deep and complicated that we will never fully understand them, I don't think, unless we get more answers in Heaven. All books on this issue will have moments that are weaker as they try to delve into the mystery of suffering and evil in God's world."
"However, if you have faith in God, you've long accepted the fact that you will suffer, and that God is working it all for our benefit."
"This book will help you wrap your brain around the purposes for suffering and unwrap some of a good God's mystery about suffering."
"This book was recommended by a friend during an ongoing and horrible ordeal my family has been put through this summer."
""You may feel your choices have been reduced to whether you want Jell-O, or a window opened, or an extra blanket. On the contrary, your choice of whether you will trust God and worship him today reverbates throughout the universe, honoring or dishonoring your God."
"This book is very heavy reading, he goes into the different theological schools of thought on God's sovereignty."
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Best Ecclesiology Christian Theology

The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth
Beautifully written, in clear direct language, bestselling Catholic author Scott Hahn's new book will help readers see the Mass with new eyes, pray the liturgy with a renewed heart, and enter into the Mass more fully, enthusiastically, intelligently, and powerfully than ever before. The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth reawakens a surprising ancient view of the Eucharist, as the harbinger of the supernatural drama described by the New Testament book of Revelation.
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"If you have any questions about what the Catholic mass represents this is a book that really will inlighten your understanding of what is taking place at the altar of Christ."
"Totally made Mass much clearer, as to why we do what we do and pray what we pray as Catholics during our celebration of the Eucharist and Liturgy of the Word."
"Awesome book!"
"Helps one understand that Mass is not just a service to go to, it more a family meal."
"awesome book!!"
"Truly a marvelous connecting of the dots."
"Scott Hahn is my favorite spiritual author."
"Dr. Hahn uses his deep understanding of the Old and New Testaments to reveal the presence of the Mass in all its glory in the Book of Revelations."
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