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“No statement about God is simply, literally true. God is far more than can be measured, described, defined in ordinary language, or pinned down to any particular happening.”

Quote by David Jenkins

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David Jenkins, a British bishop, was born on January 26, 1925, and passed away on September 4, 2016. He served as a significant religious leader in the UK church, known for his theological research and public speaking. more

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