Publisher's Synopsis
The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth is a book written by Thomas Jefferson that provides a textual extraction of the teachings and moral values of Jesus Christ from the Gospels. The book is a compilation of selected passages from the New Testament, arranged in chronological order, that Jefferson believed best represented the life and teachings of Jesus. The book also includes a comparison of Jesus' teachings with those of other religious figures, emphasizing the unique and revolutionary nature of his message. Jefferson's goal in creating this book was to present a concise and accessible version of Jesus' teachings that could be easily understood and followed by people of all backgrounds and beliefs. The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth is a significant work in the history of Christianity and has been praised for its clarity and insight into the teachings of Jesus.1902. In 1803, while overwhelmed with other business, Mr. Jefferson cut from the evangelists such passages as he believed would best present the ethical teaching of Jesus, and arranged them, on the pages of a blank book, in a certain order of time or subject. He called it The Philosophy of Jesus of Nazareth, extracted from the account of his life and doctrines, as given by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John; being an abridgment of the New Testament for the use of the Indians, unembarrassed with matters of fact or faith beyond the level of their comprehension. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
