"One of the earliest resurrection scenes in the……" — Jon Meacham
"One of the earliest resurrection scenes in the Bible is that of Thomas demanding evidence - he wanted to see, to touch, to prove. Those who question and probe and debate are heirs of the apostles just as much as the most fervent of believers."
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77 Quotes by Jon Meacham
Jon Meacham has 77 quotes on this site.
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While we remain a nation decisively shaped by religious faith, our politics and our culture are, in the main, less…
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Our greatest leaders are neither dreamers nor dictators: They are, like Jefferson, those who articulate national aspirations yet master the…
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Steadiness of faith, was, in the long run, as illuminating and essential as sophistication of thought.
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In rich and captivating prose, Jessica DuLong kindly invites the rest of us on the journey of her lifetime: from…
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In the closed circle of the war cabinet, pounded by terrible report after terrible report, there had been uncertainty about…
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A lot of people, including business leaders, think the future belongs to China. Globalization is not a zero-sum game, but…
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We chose the most interesting image available to us to illustrate the theme of the cover, which is what we…
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There is nothing new under the sun.
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It is true that traditional Christianity is losing some of its appeal among Americans, but that is a religious, not…
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We often talk too much & listen too little. The surer route to winning a friend isn't to convince them…
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One wonders whether the Obama re-election campaign may be on the right track as it seeks to apply the you-break-it-you-own-it…
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The government invented the Internet.
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More Apostles Quotes
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If you go forward in the spirit of the original apostles and followers of Jesus Christ, trusting not in man…
— Adam Clarke
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For I have shown from the Scriptures, that no one of the sons of Adam is as to everything, and…
— Irenaeus of Lyons
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To a surprising extent the war-lords in shining armour, the apostles of martial virtues, tend not to die fighting when…
— George Orwell
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Blessed be Thou, my Lord Jesus Christ, who didst foretell Thy death before the time, and in the Last Supper…
— Brigit of Kildare
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I desire to go to Hell and not to Heaven. In the former I shall enjoy the company of popes,…
— Niccolo Machiavelli
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The three great apostles of practical atheism, that make converts without persecuting, and retain them without preaching, are wealth, health…
— Charles Caleb Colton
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The Church received from the apostles the tradition of giving baptism even to infants. The apostles, to whom were committed…
— Origen
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Thus, the apostles' adventure began as a gathering of persons who open to one another reciprocally. A direct knowledge of…
— Pope Benedict XVI
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For each one of you, as for the apostles, the encounter with the divine Teacher who calls you friends may…
— Pope Benedict XVI
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I thank you, dear Brothers, for preaching the love of Christ and exhorting your people to tolerance, respect and love…
— Pope Benedict XVI
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The need to proclaim Christ boldly and courageously is a continuing priority for the Church; indeed it is a solemn…
— Pope Benedict XVI
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The saints must be honored as friends of Christ and children and heirs of God. Let us carefully observe the…
— John of Damascus
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