Though his public teaching lasted only three years, it has been scrutinized by scholars in every science–among them theology, philosophy, psychology, and sociology to name a few. Jesus’ influence has founded universities like Oxford, Cambridge, Yale, Princeton, and Harvard. Now spanning the entire globe, Jesus’ followers have been inspired throughout the centuries to set up educational institutions to teach what he taught. Jon Morrison
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In this quote, Jesus is being described as a person who has had an influence on the world after his death. He has been a very influential person, or at least a person who had a large influence.

Source: Clear Minds & Dirty Feet: A Reason To Hope, A Message To Share

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