The Importance of Spirituality in Well-Being for Jews and Christians
Journal of Happiness StudiesPublished 1 September 2002
Adam B. Cohen
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religion, religiosity, spirituality, Jews, Catholics, Protestants, well-being, life-satisfaction, happiness,
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