Quote by Ernest Renan

Never has any one been less a priest than Jesus, never a greater enemy of forms, which stifle religion under the pretext of protecting it. By this we are all his disciples and his successors; by this he has laid the eternal foundation-stone of true religion; and if religion is essential to humanity, he has by this deserved the Divine rank the world has accorded him.

Never has any one been less a priest than Jesus, never a gre

Summary

This quote explains that Jesus was not a traditional priest, but rather opposed rigid forms that hinder true religious expression. As a result, we are all called to follow his example and continue his teachings. Jesus's rejection of restrictive forms and emphasis on genuine spirituality establishes the everlasting basis for true religion. By embodying these principles, he has earned the recognition and reverence of being regarded as divine by the world.

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By Ernest Renan

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