He was quite remarkable enough to fill a volume of Eloge. Someone wrote to me yesterday that no Jew for 1800 years has played so great a part in the world. That would be no Jew since St. Paul; and it is very startling.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author notes a Jewish figure of immense global impact since Paul, calling it startling.
- In plain terms
- A Jewish person has played a huge role recently, which is surprising.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize when historical patterns shift unexpectedly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who shapes our world today?
- How do we measure influence?
Another view
The statement relies on a broad and debatable historical claim.
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