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James A. Bishop (PhD candidate, Department for the Study of Religions, University of Cape Town)

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Author: James Bishop

Hi there. My name is James Bishop. I am from South Africa. I graduated in Creative Brand Communication, Marketing, and Multi-media Design (CBC), and later in Theology (majoring in Psychology) (BTh). I was pleased to have obtained my BTh cum laude and am now doing a PhD in the Study of Religions at the University of Cape Town. My interests are broad, although I am currently looking at unconventional groups, new religious movements, fantasy-fiction religions, and secularization theory.
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The Teachings of Jesus of Nazareth: God as “Father”

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Christian Doctrine: Jesus Christ’s Ascension

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Biblical Figures: Ruth

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What was the Duration of Jesus Christ’s Ministry?

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Who is Loki? (Norse Mythology)

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