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“God acts in history: that is, God provides ideas, methods, and experiences intended to bring comprehension to man, an understanding heart, a conscious life.”

Quote by Jacob Needleman

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Jacob Needleman

Jacob Needleman, born on October 6, 1934, is a renowned philosopher whose work spans ethics, religious philosophy, and psychology, profoundly influencing contemporary philosophy and culture. more

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