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In this unique work, Thomas Jefferson meticulously extracted and compiled verses from the New Testament gospels to distill the essence of Christian teachings. Completed in 1820, this 82-page manuscript remained hidden until its purchase by Cyrus Adler in 1895 for the Smithsonian. It was later printed in 1904 and became a tradition for new Congressional members to receive a copy during their swearing-in. This book offers insight into Jefferson's interpretation of faith, making his beliefs accessible to all, beyond the confines of Congress.
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The Jefferson Bible, Thomas Jefferson
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- 2016
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- Title
- The Jefferson Bible
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Jefferson
- Publisher
- Book Tree
- Publisher
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 130
- ISBN13
- 9781585093649
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- In this unique work, Thomas Jefferson meticulously extracted and compiled verses from the New Testament gospels to distill the essence of Christian teachings. Completed in 1820, this 82-page manuscript remained hidden until its purchase by Cyrus Adler in 1895 for the Smithsonian. It was later printed in 1904 and became a tradition for new Congressional members to receive a copy during their swearing-in. This book offers insight into Jefferson's interpretation of faith, making his beliefs accessible to all, beyond the confines of Congress.