Quote by Benjamin Franklin

As to Jesus of Nazareth, my Opinion of whom you particularly desire, I think the System of Morals and his Religion, as he left them to us, the best the world ever saw or is likely to see; but I apprehend it has received various corrupt changes, and I have, with most of the present Dissenters in England, some Doubts as to his divinity; tho' it is a question I do not dogmatize upon, having never studied it, and I think it needless to busy myself with it now, when I expect soon an Opportunity of knowing the Truth with less Trouble.

As to Jesus of Nazareth, my Opinion of whom you particularly

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The quote provides a brief explanation of the author's opinion on Jesus of Nazareth. The author believes that Jesus' system of morals and religion, as he left them, are the best ever witnessed by the world. However, the author expresses doubt regarding Jesus' divinity, a view shared with many Dissenters in England. Nevertheless, the author does not wish to dogmatize on the matter as they have not studied it extensively. Instead, they anticipate gaining a clearer understanding of the truth in the near future.

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