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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... him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 9. And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these 14 THOMAS JEFFERSON.
... him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 9. And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these 14 THOMAS JEFFERSON.
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... thee to have thy brother's wife. 5. Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not: 6. For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard ...
... thee to have thy brother's wife. 5. Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not: 6. For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard ...
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... 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 of John the Baptist. 11. And ...
... 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 of John the Baptist. 11. And ...
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... thee; 27. Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. 28. Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the ...
... thee; 27. Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. 28. Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the ...
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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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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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