Emmanuel Teney

I can’t find reliable biographical information about a clergyman named Emmanuel Teney beyond his attribution as a “clergyman” in quote-collections. Most sources present him through quotes but do not provide verifiable dates, denominational affiliation, or life history.

Here’s what the available sources do say, with appropriate caveats:

What We Do Know

Attribution & Role

• Emmanuel Teney is widely labeled in quote collections as a “clergyman.”

• His quotes are often shared in Christian or spiritual contexts, such as leadership or devotional websites.

Popular Quotes

Some of his commonly cited quotes include:

“There are no guarantees. From the viewpoint of fear, none are strong enough. From the viewpoint of love, none are necessary.” “As your faith is strengthened you will find that there is no longer the need to have a sense of control, that things will flow as they will, and that you will flow with them, to your great delight and benefit.” “Murder is not the crime of criminals, but that of law-abiding citizens.”

These quotes reflect themes of faith, surrender, love, moral paradox, and social critique.

Uncertainties & Gaps

• I was unable to find credible sources confirming birth or death dates, denominational affiliation (e.g. Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox), or details of his ministry (e.g. location, congregation).

• Some websites claim “Emmanuel Teney (1928- )” as a psychiatrist or Holocaust survivor, but these claims lack supporting evidence and appear to be speculative or misattributed.

• None of the major biographical databases (e.g. encyclopedias, clergy directories, library authority files) list a detailed record for him.

• Because many of the quotes appear across “quote aggregator” websites (which are prone to misattribution or repetition), there’s a risk that Emmanuel Teney is a pseudonymous or conflated figure rather than a well-documented historical clergyman.

Suggestions for Further Research

If you want to dig deeper, here are some steps you (or I) can take:

1. Search denominational archives or clergy registries (e.g. national church databases) with the name “Emmanuel Teney” to see if it appears in formal church records.

2. Consult library authority files or national library catalogs (e.g. Library of Congress, British Library) to see if “Emmanuel Teney” appears as an author or published speaker.

3. Check historical sermon volumes or Christian journals for citations of Emmanuel Teney sermon texts or references.

4. Trace the quotes backwards: find the earliest appearance of the quotes in printed books or periodicals, which might cite the original source and give context to who “Emmanuel Teney” was.