The Jefferson Bible: The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth - Softcover

Jefferson, Thomas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1604591285 ISBN 13: 9781604591286

Publisher: A & D Books, 2009

Synopsis

In 1804 Thomas Jefferson decided to study the gospels to see if he could distill the essence of Jesus' teachings into a concise book that could be quickly read and easily understood. This volume is the result, offering valuable insights into the teachings of Jesus Christ and into the mind and beliefs of Thomas Jefferson.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Akashic Books presents a thought-provoking series of early writings from United States Presidents, starting this season with George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson, and moving chronologically forward. Each slim book offers an introduction and additional commentary by a groundbreaking contemporary writer. This series is unlike any other Presidential commentaries in print, and is characterized by a critical viewpoint that will provide a counterpoint to the more staid analyses that have traditionally accompanied Presidential writings.

From the Inside Flap:

Thomas Jefferson believed that the pure-principled teachings of Jesus should have been separated from the dogma and abuse of organized religion of the day. This led him to recast, by cutting and pasting from the gospels, a new narrative of the life and teachings of Jesus.

About this edition

• Publisher: A & D Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1604591285
• ISBN 13: 9781604591286
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 100