The Good Samaritan - Russell Punter
When a traveller is robbed on his way to Jericho, who will stop to help him? The answer comes as a surprise in this delightful retelling of the classic Bible tale.
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When a traveller is robbed on his way to Jericho, who will stop to help him? The answer comes as a surprise in this delightful retelling of the classic Bible tale.
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