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How long did it take for the book to write and under what purpose? how does it aid in real christian perspective?

Phrodrick slowed his growing backlog how does it aid in real christian perspective?
The shortest answer is that it does not, specifically.
The larger truth is, like most of serious Eisner …morehow does it aid in real christian perspective?
The shortest answer is that it does not, specifically.
The larger truth is, like most of serious Eisner more complex.
First Eisner was Jewish. As such his POV wasJewish.
However this is a deeply spiritual book and as far from Nihilistic as possible. Conclusions are often murky and optimism is not obviously rewarded.
Miracles large and small happen. People prey and are rewarded for it. Even if not the answer they thought they wanted.
There is justice, even if it comes about in indirect ways. People can always mess it up.
If you are looking for conclusions requiring specific evocations of or surrendering to Jesus. Not there. If you are looking for hope in dark places it is there.
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Is this graphic novel anti-religious?

Inga I wouldn't say it is.…moreI wouldn't say it is.(less)

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