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The cultural-linguistic Frei and the Frei of the Gospels' realistic objectivity are one and the same. --Mike Higton, Pro Ecclesia This is the most important commentary on Frei's theology, among numerous article-length and several book-length treatments, produced to date. --Michael Raposa, Heythrop Journal Jason Springs studied theology, ethics, and philosophy at Princeton Seminary and Harvard University. 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