Introduction to the Jefferson Bible

THE PHILOSOPHY OF JESUS OF NAZARETH

Extracted from the account of his life and doctrines as given by Matthew, Mark, Luke and 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 comprehensions. [emphasis mine]

Notes:

The first title of Jefferson's pairing down of the New Testament gospels states clearly the purpose of the text.

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 The Jefferson Bible: The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth
Books, Brochures, and Chapters>Book:  Jefferson , Thomas (2010-09-03), The Jefferson Bible: The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth, Watchmaker Publishing, Retrieved on 2011-01-24
  • Source Material [etext.lib.virginia.edu]
  • Folksonomies: christianity founding fathers separation of church and state secularism


    Triples

    24 JAN 2011

     Authorial Intention in the Jefferson Bible

    Introduction to the Jefferson Bible > Additional Support/Evidence > Jefferson\'s Intention with “The Philosophy of Jesus of Nazareth”
    Two texts from the author himself, on why he wrote the Jefferson Bible, where he removed the miracles from the New Testament to more clearly communicate Jesus' message.


    Schemas

    12 JAN 2012

     America's Founding Fathers on Religion

    The Founding Fathers were mostly deists who were fairly skeptical of many claims in the Bible and of religious leaders. They also believed strongly in the separation of church and state.
    Folksonomies: politics religion
    Folksonomies: politics religion
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