William Lecky, a skeptical historian, said, “The three short years of the public ministry of Jesus have done more to soften and regenerate mankind than all the moralizing of all the moralists, and all the philosophizing of all the philosophers since the world began.” Topics: Historical Impact, Spiritual Influence Spiritual Application: The transformative power of Christ surpasses all human philosophy.
— William Edward Hartpole Lecky
Also attributed to: William Lecky
The point
A skeptical historian conceded Christ's three-year ministry reformed mankind more than all philosophers combined.
