24 JAN 2011 by ideonexus
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]Folksonomies: founding fathers separation of church and state
Folksonomies: founding fathers separation of church and state
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The first title of Jefferson's pairing down of the New Testament gospels states clearly the purpose of the text.
