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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... things among the Jews, Jesus appeared. His parentage was obscure; his condition poor; his education null; his natural endowments great; his life correct and innocent. He was meek, benevolent, patient, firm, disinterested, and of the ...
... things among the Jews, Jesus appeared. His parentage was obscure; his condition poor; his education null; his natural endowments great; his life correct and innocent. He was meek, benevolent, patient, firm, disinterested, and of the ...
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... things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. III . At Twelve Years of Age He Accompanies his Parents to Jerusalem and Returns. A. ND the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled ...
... things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. III . At Twelve Years of Age He Accompanies his Parents to Jerusalem and Returns. A. ND the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled ...
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... things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise. VII . He Baptizes, but Retires into Galilee on the Death ofJohn. A. FTER these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them ...
... things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise. VII . He Baptizes, but Retires into Galilee on the Death ofJohn. A. FTER these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them ...
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... things ye have need of, before ye ask him. 62. After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 63. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 64. Give us this day our ...
... things ye have need of, before ye ask him. 62. After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 63. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 64. Give us this day our ...
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... things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 86. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 87. Take therefore no ...
... things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 86. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 87. Take therefore no ...
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