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“People are instinctively drawn to Jesus certain that he understands suffering, their particular suffering, that he sees it in their eyes even before they speak. God's chosen are the suffering ones, whose inner luminescence is emphasized by the fragility of its container.”

Quote by Garry Wills

Book:What Jesus Meant
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What Jesus Meant

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Garry Wills
Garry Wills

Garry Wills is an American author born on May 22, 1934. He is known for his profound analysis of history and religion, with works such as 'Jesus: A Pilgrimage'. more

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