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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... thou wilt, and I will give it thee. 9. And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom. 10. And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head ...
... thou wilt, and I will give it thee. 9. And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom. 10. And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head ...
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... shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. 24. ¶ Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in ...
... shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. 24. ¶ Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in ...
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... 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 shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. 30. ¶ Ye have heard that it was ...
... 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 shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. 30. ¶ Ye have heard that it was ...
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... shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. 45. Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. 46. ¶ Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine ...
... shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. 45. Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. 46. ¶ Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine ...
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... thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 59. But thou, when thou prayest ...
... thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 59. But thou, when thou prayest ...
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