The Jefferson Bible: The Life and Morals of Jesus of NazarethCourier Corporation, 02/03/2012 - 96 من الصفحات "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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... pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city ...
... pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city ...
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... pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 7. And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 8. And when they ...
... pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 7. And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 8. And when they ...
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... pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. 2. And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; 3. Simon, (whom ...
... pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. 2. And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; 3. Simon, (whom ...
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... pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. 22. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven ...
... pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. 22. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven ...
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