Appreciation Quote by Henry David Thoreau
“It is remarkable that, notwithstanding the universal favor with which the New Testament is outwardly received, and even the bigotry with which it is defended, there is no hospitality shown to, there is no appreciation of, the order of truth with which it deals. I know of no book that has so few readers. There is none so truly strange, and heretical, and unpopular. To Christians, no less than Greeks and Jews, it is foolishness and a stumbling-block.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Civil Disobedience", 1849
The New Testament is widely accepted yet rarely understood; it is seen as strange and heretical, lacking true readers.
In simple terms: Many accept the Bible without deep comprehension.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper understanding of texts.
Themes
religion
interpretation
skepticism
truth
Mood
contemplative
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- theological study
- academic courses
- personal reading
Key Concepts
canonical criticism
literary analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How does superficial acceptance affect faith?
- What drives true engagement with sacred texts?
A Different Perspective
May alienate believers.
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