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What is Oxford Biblical Studies Online?Under the direction of a team of esteemed scholars and headed by Editor in Chief Michael D. Coogan, Oxford Biblical Studies Online integrates authoritative scholarly texts and reference works with tools that provide ease of research into the background, context, and issues related to the Bible.
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