The Name Book: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance

The Name Book: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance
ISBN-10
0764205668
ISBN-13
9780764205668
Series
The Name Book
Category
Family & Relationships
Pages
315
Language
English
Published
2008-11-01
Publisher
Bethany House
Author
Dorothy Astoria

Description

A comprehensive book of 12,000 names, including their meanings, origins, and spiritual significance, with a supporting Scripture for each.

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