Symbol of Divine Light: The Lamp in Islamic Culture and Other Traditions
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Nicholas Stone., & Nicholas Stone|AUTHOR. (2018). Symbol of Divine Light: The Lamp in Islamic Culture and Other Traditions . World Wisdom.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Nicholas Stone and Nicholas Stone|AUTHOR. 2018. Symbol of Divine Light: The Lamp in Islamic Culture and Other Traditions. World Wisdom.
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Full title | symbol of divine light the lamp in islamic culture and other traditions |
Author | stone nicholas |
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