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 NazarethTriples
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
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.
