Thomas Jefferson: A Biography of Spirit and Flesh

Thomas Jefferson: A Biography of Spirit and Flesh is a groundbreaking new biography that sheds light on the untold story of Thomas Jefferson's ethical and spiritual life.

This book offers a unique perspective on one of American history's most studied figures, focusing on the three tensions that defined his moral life: democracy versus slavery, republican virtue versus dissolute consumption, and veneration for Jesus versus skepticism about Christianity.

The author provides an unapologetic focus on Jefferson's controversial relationship with his enslaved woman Sally Hemings, offering a balanced reassessment of Jefferson's thought and attitudes on God and religion.

With crisp writing and a judicious approach, this biography is the definitive account of Jefferson's ethical life, sure to appeal to a wide readership.