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It is a combination of the teachings with the man Himself. 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NEVER IN ANY CORRESPONDING LENGTH OF TIME HAD THE CHRISTIAN IMPULSE GIVEN RISE TO SO MANY NEW MOVEMENTS. NEVER HAD IT HAD QUITE SO GREAT AN EFFECT UPON WESTERN EUROPEAN PEOPLES. IT WAS FROM THIS ABOUNDING VIGOR THAT THERE ISSUED THE MISSIONARY ENTERPRISE WHICH DURING THE NINETEENTH CENTURY SO AUGMENTED THE NUMERICAL STRENGTH AND THE INFLUENCE OF CHRISTIANITY.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[91],{"id":92,"tag":93},4911078,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":95,"quote_text":96,"author_id":5,"source_id":56,"has_image":25,"author":97,"source":98,"quote_tag":99,"commentary":105},1922315,"We must, however, note that what are usually called the high religions made their appearance within about twenty-five hundred years - most of them within fifteen hundred years.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[100],{"id":101,"tag":102},4911074,{"id":103,"tag_name":104},35656,"fifteen","**The Backstory**\nKenneth Scott Latourette, a renowned American missionary and historian, penned this quote in his seminal work, \"A History of Christian Missions.\" Written in the mid-20th century, Latourette's book chronicled the spread of Christianity across the globe. At the time, the world was still reeling from the aftermath of World War II, and the global landscape was undergoing significant changes.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, this quote appears to be a factual statement about the emergence of major world religions. However, it contains a deeper paradox: the notion that the most influential and enduring religions in human history arose within a relatively short period, roughly 2,500 years ago. This challenges the conventional understanding of the slow, organic growth of religious ideas, suggesting instead that these high religions burst onto the scene relatively quickly, leaving a lasting impact on human culture.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider the power of concentrated innovation and the potential for rapid, paradigm-shifting change. Just as the high religions of old emerged within a brief window of time, modern professionals and creatives can tap into this same energy by focusing on short-term, high-impact projects that challenge conventional wisdom and push the boundaries of what is possible.",{"currentPage":107,"totalPages":56,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":108},1,10]