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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... sheep and prodigal son . L. xvi . 1-15 : Parable of the unjust steward . 18-31 : Parable of Lazarus . L. xvii . 1–4 , 7–10 , 20 , 26–36 : Precepts to be always ready . L. xviii . 1-14 : Parables of the widow and judge , the pharisee and ...
... sheep and prodigal son . L. xvi . 1-15 : Parable of the unjust steward . 18-31 : Parable of Lazarus . L. xvii . 1–4 , 7–10 , 20 , 26–36 : Precepts to be always ready . L. xviii . 1-14 : Parables of the widow and judge , the pharisee and ...
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... sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: 4. And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; 5. And ...
... sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: 4. And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; 5. And ...
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... sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sab- bath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out? 9. How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days. 10. And he said unto them, The ...
... sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sab- bath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out? 9. How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days. 10. And he said unto them, 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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