“It is the Jews who originated biblical exegesis (a critical analysis of the Bible), just as they were the first to criticize the forms and doctrines of Christianity...Truly has Darmesteter written: 'The Jew was the apostle of unbelief, and every revolt of mind originated with him.'” MindFirstsFormChristianityWrittenJewCriticalDoctrineAnalysisCriticizeBiblicalApostlesRevoltUnbeliefExegesisCritical Analysis Author:Bernard Lazare
“Do this and you will be an apostle, a fulfiller of what the Lord chose you for, an accomplisher of your calling as messenger. When at first you succeed in all this, then perhaps the Lord will appoint you as a special ambassador-to save others after you have saved yourself; and to help those who are tempted, after you yourself pass through all temptations, and through all experiences in good and evil.” FirstsHelpingEvilLordSpecialHumilityCallingSucceedSavedTemptationGood And EvilTemptedApostlesMessengersAmbassadors Author:Theophan the Recluse