Christians: is there any reason you wouldn't want fellow (or potential) Christians to read the Jefferson Bible

Question

http://www.amazon.com/s/104-9674063-5073525?ie=UTF8&tag=mozilla-20&index=blended&link%5Fcode=qs&field-keywords=jefferson%20bible&sourceid=Mozilla-search

what does an Islam rant have to do with my question?!?!

Answer 1

I would say before I can answer that question honestly I would have to read that book myself. How could I decide based upon reviews and other peoples opinions? My opinion of the book would have to be based on what I have read not on what other people say.

Answer 2

Am not a christian, but "still" of a faith in Yeshua/Yezua. This is the first time I have learned of this "bible" and will look into it. Said to be written by Thomas Jefferson, who was said to be an adulterous man, it should fit right in with all that was written by the adulterous King of the Jews. David. Highly regarded by Jews and Christians, I don't see "why" the Jefferson bible may not sell alot of copies and become popular amongst christians. Maybe Jefferson will become a bedtime story to children like David for at being the greatest "hero" that ever lived. Kind of tells children, all you have to do in life is learn to murder and sleep around and you can ALSO be a "hero..........."

Answer 3

Of couse not. Contrary to popular belief. Thomas Jefferson was a Christian.

Thomas Jefferson believed that the ethical system of Jesus was the finest the world has ever seen. In compiling what has come to be called "The Jefferson Bible," he sought to separate those ethical teachings from the religious dogma and other supernatural elements that are intermixed in the account provided by the four Gospels. He presented these teachings, along with the essential events of the life of Jesus, in one continuous narrative.

If you dont want to buy one just read the red letter text in your own bible... Come to Christ!

Answer 4

Hey Tommy was a great speaker and boy could he write but a bible, nah. His lifestyle doesn't show me much to count on. I wouldn't waste time on it unless it's for an historical project. Then it's just the object it is. Right?
God Bless!

Answer 5

from word of mouth, thomas jefferson, did not follow traditional chrisitianity when he edited the common bible texts.
but i would have to be LED by the spirit and have a real good reason to investigate it.
My understanding of thomas jefferson and his personal editing of the bible falls short of Good theology. but that is only an opinion.

Answer 6

Where his Bible is based on the KJV one can have little to question. But there is reason to doubt that he was a Christian. I am not aware that in anything he wrote that he believed 'Christ is God.'

Answer 7

Muslims (and Islam) say Jesus was a prophet but they reject all His teachings ....that is hypocrisy.

They reject Christ's diety;
they deny his claim to be the Son of God;
they deny his death on the cross...
they deny His resurrection..
They deny Jesus is the Christ/ Messiah...
In fact, the Quran says : "Allah has no son".
Need I say more...?

Don't be deceived. The Islamic god is totally different than the God of Jesus Christ.

The Bible calls Muhammed and those like him false prophets:
"Who is a liar but he that denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is anti-Christ, that denies the Father and the Son. He that denies the Son, the same has not the Father." (I John 2:22)

Answer 8

I haven't read it, but from what I have read(reviews) about the book....no I wouldn't have a problem...

Answer 9

Again I say what is a christian?

Answer 10

No reason at all. Please arrange to have an online version posted.