The Jefferson Bible: The Life and Morals of Jesus of NazarethCourier Corporation, 2012 M03 2 - 96 páginas "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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... John; being an abridgment of the New Testament for the use of the Indians, unembarrassed with matters of fact or faith beyond the level of their comprehension.” In a letter to his friend, Mr. Charles Thompson, after describing this work ...
... John; being an abridgment of the New Testament for the use of the Indians, unembarrassed with matters of fact or faith beyond the level of their comprehension.” In a letter to his friend, Mr. Charles Thompson, after describing this work ...
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... John baptizes in Jordan. Mt. iii. 13: Jesus is baptized. L. iii. 23: At 30 years of age. J. ii. 12–16: Drives the traders out of the temple. J iii. 22; Mt. iv. 12; Mk. vi. 17–28: He baptizes, but retires into Galilee on the death of John ...
... John baptizes in Jordan. Mt. iii. 13: Jesus is baptized. L. iii. 23: At 30 years of age. J. ii. 12–16: Drives the traders out of the temple. J iii. 22; Mt. iv. 12; Mk. vi. 17–28: He baptizes, but retires into Galilee on the death of John ...
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... John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. 3. John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. 4. And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his ...
... John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. 3. John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. 4. And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his ...
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... John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; 3. For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her. 4. For John had said unto ...
... John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; 3. For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her. 4. For John had said unto ...
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... John the Baptist. 11. And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist. 12. And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath's sake ...
... John the Baptist. 11. And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist. 12. And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath's sake ...
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The Jefferson Bible: The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth Thomas Jefferson Vista previa limitada - 2010 |
The Jefferson Bible: The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth Thomas Jefferson Vista previa limitada - 2001 |
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