Books of American Wisdom: Jefferson Bible: The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth (Hardcover)

from TheBentley

Really interesting--not only the history of the book and of Jefferson's philosophy but actually the Bible itself. It's interesting to read the French text alongside the English (unfortunately, I can't read Greek or Latin), and it's also interesting to read just the moral philosophy of Christianit...

from tuckerresearch

Illustrating the fact that Jefferson the polyhistor was not fiercely opposed to religion or religious morals (at least revealed religion). It is also an insight into the workings of his mind.

from BooksCatsEtc

It's been awhile since I read the New Testament, and I didn't remember Jesus' message being this culty. I guess I'm just more familiar with cult tactics now.

from JBD1

The Smithsonian Edition provides a nicely-done facsimile of the original "Jefferson Bible," accompanied by a historical essay by Harry Rubenstein and Barbara Clark Smith and a piece on the conservation of the volume by Janice Stagnitto Ellis. Rubenstein and Smith provide useful background on Jeff...

from tuckerresearch

Illustrating the fact that Jefferson the polyhistor was not fiercely opposed to religion or religious morals (at least revealed religion). It is also an insight into the workings of his mind. This version is a reprint of an early twentieth century version.