Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Gentle Jesus, meek and mild' is a snivelling modern invention, with no warrant in the gospels.

Gentle Jesus, meek and mild' is a snivelling modern inventio

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This quote suggests that the popular image of Jesus as a gentle and meek figure is a recent creation and cannot be found in the gospels. It implies that this portrayal of Jesus is an invented interpretation that does not align with the biblical accounts. The quote challenges the idea of a submissive Jesus and encourages a reconsideration of his character based on the actual teachings and stories documented in the gospels.

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