In any theological struggle, the first thousand years are always the bitterest.

Philip Jenkins
In any theological struggle, the first thousand years are always...
In any theological struggle, the first thousand years are always...
In any theological struggle, the first thousand years are always...
In any theological struggle, the first thousand years are always...
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This quote comes from the book of Ecclesiastes, by King Solomon. It speaks of how painful it is to fight for God in a world that seems opposed to him. But, the passage also emphasizes the importance of being faithful to God’s commandments, no matter what happens.

Source: Jesus Wars: How Four Patriarchs, Three Queens, And Two Emperors Decided What Christians Would Believe For The Next 1,500 Years

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