Jesus may have said that,” I told Larkin, “but it is so…
““Jesus may have said that,” I told Larkin, “but it is so unlike most of what else He said that I have to conclude that He was slightly crazy that day.” Larkin””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker suggests that a particular statement by Jesus seems out of character, implying a momentary lapse or eccentricity.
In simple terms: A Jesus quote seems odd, suggesting he was briefly crazy.
Question unusual statements critically.
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Type
When to use this quote
- theological debate
- literary analysis
- personal belief
- historical study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Does context change meaning?
- How do we judge consistency?
The claim relies on subjective interpretation of Jesus' overall teachings.