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Benjamin Disraeli: As, however, the converted races become more humane in their behaviour to the Jews, and the latter have opportunity…

On the recordJanuary 1, 1852
As, however, the converted races become more humane in their behaviour to the Jews, and the latter have opportunity fully to comprehend and deeply to ponder over true Christianity, it is difficult to suppose that the result will not be very different.
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Benjamin Disraeli

Editor's note · Context

From a political biography, this passage reflects on the potential for improved relations and religious understanding between converted races and Jews.

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