The Jefferson Bible, or The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth as it is formally titled, was an attempt by Thomas Jefferson to glean the teachings of Jesus from the Christian Gospels. Jefferson wished to extract the doctrine of Jesus by removing sections of the New Testament containing supernatural aspects as well as perceived misinterpretations he believed had been added by the Four Evangelists. In essence, Thomas Jefferson did not believe in Jesus' divinity, the Trinity, resurrection, miracles, or any other supernatural aspect described in the Bible.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Bible
That means he distilled the New Testament down to just what Jesus said. Although I'm atheist I am not anti-Jesus. From what I know his teachings were not that bad. He was fairly laid back and, even at his worst, was certainly better than what was around at the time.
2007-08-10 06:09:20 · 4 answers · asked by Peter D 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thats cool. Ill be sure to look it up sometime.
2007-08-10 07:18:45 · answer #1 · answered by Menon R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Am now not a christian, despite the fact that "in spite of the incontrovertible fact that" of a faith in Yeshua/Yezua. it is the in many circumstances occurring time I certainly have found out of this "bible" and would seem into it. reported to be written with the aid of skill of Thomas Jefferson, who grew to become into as quickly as reported to be an adulterous guy, it is going to would desire to are compatible perfect in with all that grew to become into as quickly as written with the aid of skill of the adulterous King of the Jews. David. especially seen with the aid of skill of Jews and Christians, i don't see "why" the Jefferson bible could not sell alot of copies and grow to be generic between christians. consistent with danger Jefferson will grow to be a bedtime tale to toddlers like David for at being the final "hero" that ever lived. form of tells toddlers, all you are able to desire to do in existence is be knowledgeable to homicide and sleep around and you will additionally be a "hero..........."
2016-10-19 10:47:56 · answer #2 · answered by pipe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have read it in part. As an exercise, it is interesting. Personally, I would rather have the whole story than the Readers Digest version.
2007-08-10 09:14:59 · answer #3 · answered by Isolde 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah what Menon r said
2007-08-10 14:03:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋