The Jefferson Bible: The Life and Morals of Jesus of NazarethCourier Corporation, 2012 M03 2 - 96 pages "Question with boldness even the existence of a god," Thomas Jefferson asserted, "because if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear." America's third president regarded Jesus as a moral guide rather than a divinity, and in The Jefferson Bible, he highlights Christ's ethical teachings from the Gospels. Discarding the scriptures' supernatural elements and dogma, this volume reflects the deist view of religion, focusing on Jesus' message of absolute love and service. Jefferson undertook his self-appointed task in 1794, consulting not only the King James Bible but also Greek, French, and Latin versions. He selected verses from the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, and arranged them in chronological order to form a single narrative. Although Jefferson shared his interpretation with friends and family, he declined to publish it, in keeping with his conviction that religion is a private matter—and also to avoid providing his political enemies with ammunition. Not until the turn of the twentieth century did the book appear in print, when it became a tradition to present it to new members of Congress. Unique and influential, this volume reflects not only the thinking of one of the nation's most brilliant statesmen, but also the ideology of the Enlightenment era. |
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... lest his labors should undermine their advantages; and the committing to writing of his life and doctrines fell on unlettered and ignorant men; who wrote, too, from memory, and not till long after the transactions had passed. 3 ...
... lest his labors should undermine their advantages; and the committing to writing of his life and doctrines fell on unlettered and ignorant men; who wrote, too, from memory, and not till long after the transactions had passed. 3 ...
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... altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. 28. Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver 20 THOMAS JEFFERSON.
... altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. 28. Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver 20 THOMAS JEFFERSON.
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The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth Thomas Jefferson. way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. 29. Verily I say unto thee, Thou ...
The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth Thomas Jefferson. way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. 29. Verily I say unto thee, Thou ...
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... lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. 95. ¶ Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 96. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh ...
... lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. 95. ¶ Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 96. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh ...
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