Sexual morality of Christianity

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Sexual morality of Christianity. / Runkel, G.
in: Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, Jahrgang 24, Nr. 2, 01.04.1998, S. 103-122.

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Runkel G. Sexual morality of Christianity. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy. 1998 Apr 1;24(2):103-122. doi: 10.1080/00926239808404924

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