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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... of which the greater reformer of the vicious ethics and deism of the Jews, were he to return on earth, would not recognize one feature. —Jefferson to Mr. Charles Thompson. 12 THE LIFE AND MORALS OF JESUS OF NAZARETH I. Joseph.
... of which the greater reformer of the vicious ethics and deism of the Jews, were he to return on earth, would not recognize one feature. —Jefferson to Mr. Charles Thompson. 12 THE LIFE AND MORALS OF JESUS OF NAZARETH I. Joseph.
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... earth. 6. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9. Blessed are the ...
... earth. 6. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9. Blessed are the ...
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... earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 17. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill ...
... earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 17. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill ...
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... earth; for it is his footstool:neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. 39. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. 40. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay ...
... earth; for it is his footstool:neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. 39. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. 40. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay ...
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... earth, as it is in heaven. 64. Give us this day our daily bread. 65. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 66. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the ...
... earth, as it is in heaven. 64. Give us this day our daily bread. 65. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 66. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the ...
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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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