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In the early 19th century, Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, conceived the idea of extracting a gospel purified of what he saw as extraneous philosophical, mythological, and theological elements. To do so, he took verses from the four canonical gospels and arranged them into a single narrative, focusing on the actual words of Jesus. This work was never published during Jefferson's lifetime but was inherited by his grandson and printed for the first time in the early 20th century. The original bound manuscript, popularly referred to as The Jefferson Bible, is held by the United States National Museum in Washington.
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- Wayne
- 12-07-15
Thomas Jefferson's religious beliefs
Although called the Jefferson Bible, the actual title of the book is The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth. It consists solely of quotations Jefferson selected from the the the Christian New Testament books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth was composed by Jefferson in four volumes - one each in Latin, Greek, French, and English with The English version being literally cut from the King James Version and pasted onto sheets of blank paper - approximately a decade after he left the US presidency (he was president from 1801 - 1809). It was first released by his grandson in 1895 and was published by the US government in 1904. The original is in one of the Smithsonian museums in Washington DC.
The content of the Jefferson Bible along with his letters gives us a clear view of Jefferson's religious beliefs. He was most definitely a theist, ie, he believed in God, specifically the Jewish God. He likely believed in an afterlife and the possibility of hell. He believed in the teachings of Jesus but disbelieved his divinity. The Jefferson Bible excludes the virgin birth, the son of God claims, all miracles, the resurrection, and most supernatural events claimed in Gospels. Yet, it is safe to speculate that Jefferson strongly believed Jesus had a special relationship with God AND that his teachings on morality superseded and replaced all prior religious texts including the Jewish Bible.
Jefferson further believed that the rest of the New Testament and all religious beliefs coming from them including the Catholic and mainline Protestant churches were false. They were done in his view for self aggrandizement of the people and groups who wrote or began them.
Note that Jefferson specifically included references in the Gospels to and quotes from Jesus of hell, angels, and prophets.
The Jefferson Bible is an important historical document because it helps clarify the complex religious beliefs of one of our founders. During Jefferson's 1800 presidential campaign he was accused of being an atheist. He called himself a Christian. If a Christian is defined as one who believes in the divinity of Jesus, he was not Christian. If a Christian is defined as one who believes in God and the teaching of Jesus, Jefferson was a Christian.
Rating the Jefferson Bible on Audible is difficult for me. My decision is to rate it as a historical document rather than a religious one because I am not qualified to rate it based on content.
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- i herrera
- 09-02-11
I liked it. Just the man's story.
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What I liked about this book, was that Jefferson kept to telling what Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John said about Jesus. A kind of "sticking to just the fact" type of book. No mystification of the man, just what events took place in his life his as per these four disciples, and what Jesus actually was said to have said. As Jefferson put it, a look at Christianity based on Jesus's teachings, not the pile of other stuff the new testament in full of that came from folks who lived far after Jesus's death.
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- James
- 03-13-13
Great story
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Helps change your mind about Jefferson's religous beliefs. A man who asks questions of his creator, trying to define his beliefs.
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- kyle whitt
- 01-26-23
Not a fan
This wasn't for me personally, but I can't say it was bad because of that. Maybe it's for you.
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- Ron. Harris
- 03-20-16
A bit flat.
The reader seems to hurry through the material without inspiration or any sense of history or character. Perhaps Mr. Foster was thinking that Mr. Jefferson would have preferred it this way. It makes it all a bit dry. He reads like a fellow who is paid by the word. Great to fall asleep to - (even while driving!)
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- Sean
- 04-17-15
Everyone should hear this book
An incredible account of Jesus' life unadulterated by the commentary of others. Salvation straight from the holy horses mouth transcribed by the man America trusts the most. A phenomenal work of spiritual philosophy to be read by all seekers.
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- Coyle DeMoss
- 09-14-23
Great story by a great man.
The story was concise and well done. Just what I expected. Will recommend to all.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-08-23
I liked it
Great take, love the chronology. Cool to see a take on Jefferson. I feel like I understand him a bit more.
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- Rob
- 06-06-20
Thomas Jefferson is NOT a Christian
Long story short, Jefferson ends his version of the Bible of Jesus never resurrecting but being sealed off in His tomb.
He pretty much views Jesus as a universal moral teacher. Jefferson sounds like a Universalist where I would assume he believes all paths lead to God.
He thinks any teaching of Jesus being God in the flesh is a distortion.
Unfortunately for Jefferson, he seems clueless of the Pauline Creed penned around 52AD which gives no time for distortions of Jesus life.
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- Chad Robinette
- 02-19-20
If people only knew
If only more people knew about this, and the true beliefs of our founding fathers! Great read!
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By: Thomas Jefferson
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The Jefferson Bible: A Biography
- Lives of Great Religious Books
- By: Peter Manseau
- Narrated by: Kerry Shale
- Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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In his retirement, Thomas Jefferson edited the New Testament with a penknife and glue, removing all mention of miracles and other supernatural events. Inspired by the ideals of the Enlightenment, Jefferson hoped to reconcile Christian tradition with reason by presenting Jesus of Nazareth as a great moral teacher - not a divine one. Peter Manseau tells the story of the Jefferson Bible, exploring how each new generation has reimagined the book in its own image as listeners grapple with both the legacy of the man who made it and the place of religion in American life.
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Mildly interesting but for me, worth skipping
- By Nana Landgraf on 04-26-21
By: Peter Manseau
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Charles Spurgeon
- By: Charles Spurgeon
- Narrated by: Charles Spurgeon
- Length: 1 hr and 34 mins
- Original Recording
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Charles Spurgeon was England's best-known preacher for most of the second half of the nineteenth century. He frequently preached to audiences numbering more than 10,000, without the help of microphones and speakers. Listen to performances of two of Spurgeon's sermons: "All Joy in All Trials," and "Daily Blessings for God's People."
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Best message I have ever heard. Has comforted me s
- By Sup on 07-17-16
By: Charles Spurgeon
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American Sphinx
- The Character of Thomas Jefferson
- By: Joseph J. Ellis
- Narrated by: Susan O'Malley
- Length: 15 hrs
- Unabridged
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For a man who insisted that life on the public stage was not what he had in mind, Thomas Jefferson certainly spent a great deal of time in the spotlight. Historian Joseph J. Ellis sifts the facts shrewdly from the legends and the rumors, treading a path between vilification and hero worship in order to formulate a plausible portrait of the man who still today "hover[s] over the political scene like one of those dirigibles cruising above a crowded football stadium, flashing words of inspiration to both teams".
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So: they did the DNA and … time to change appendix
- By Jamanosa on 11-03-21
By: Joseph J. Ellis
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The Jefferson Bible
- By: Thomas Jefferson
- Narrated by: Mitch Horowitz
- Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Here is Thomas Jefferson's classic abridgment of the Bible, in which Jefferson sculpted the words and ideas of Christ into a resounding moral philosophy. On and off for 17 years (including his term in the White House), Jefferson cut and pasted the philosophy of Jesus Christ, as recorded in Scripture, into one compact statement. He omitted any references to the virgin birth, miraculous healings, demonic possession, or supernatural events of any kind. His aim was to distinguish the moral philosophy of Christ from the religion that was later created around Christ.
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too many thous and shalts for me
- By jDeppen on 09-25-19
By: Thomas Jefferson
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Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power
- By: Jon Meacham
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann, Jon Meacham
- Length: 18 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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In this magnificent biography, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of American Lion and Franklin and Winston brings vividly to life an extraordinary man and his remarkable times. Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power gives us Jefferson the politician and president, a great and complex human being forever engaged in the wars of his era.
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A Man and Biography Relevant to Our Day
- By Darwin8u on 11-14-12
By: Jon Meacham
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The Holy Bible: King James Version
- The Old and New Testaments
- By: King James Bible
- Narrated by: Scott Brick, Prentice Onayemi, Ellen Archer, and others
- Length: 82 hrs and 53 mins
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This newer edition of the King James Bible published in 1769 is usually preferred by most that read it over the older 1611 version. This 1769 edition is highly sought after due to being more reader/listener friendly than the 1611 since many typos were fixed.... We hope your new audio bible will go everywhere with you and be a blessing for years to come.
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Very Good
- By José de Ribera on 12-17-20
By: King James Bible
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Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings
- An American Controversy
- By: Annette Gordon-Reed
- Narrated by: Allyson Johnson
- Length: 12 hrs and 57 mins
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When Annette Gordon-Reed's groundbreaking study was first published, rumors of Thomas Jefferson's sexual involvement with his slave Sally Hemings had circulated for two centuries. Among all aspects of Jefferson's renowned life, it was perhaps the most hotly contested topic. Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings intensified this debate by identifying glaring inconsistencies in many noted scholars' evaluations of the existing evidence. In this study, Gordon-Reed assembles a fascinating and convincing argument that the evidence for the affair has been denied a fair hearing.
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Just people
- By Ben on 06-28-20
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Johnny Cash Reading the Complete New Testament
- NKJV Audio Bible
- By: Thomas Nelson Publishing
- Narrated by: Johnny Cash
- Length: 18 hrs and 42 mins
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Listen to the New Testament (NKJV) read in its entirety by music legend Johnny Cash. After 20 years of encouragement from his mother to record the Bible, he approached the recording of the New Testament with "fear, respect, awe, and reverence for the subject matter." Cash added, "I also did it with a great deal of joy, because I love the Word." Enjoy listening to one of the most distinctive voices of our time in this wonderful audio edition of the Word of God.
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The Best Audio NT Out There!
- By Scott on 06-09-07
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The Complete Audio Holy Bible - KJV
- The New Testament as Read by James Earl Jones; The Old Testament as Read by Jon Sherberg
- By: Topics Media Group
- Narrated by: Jon Sherberg, James Earl Jones
- Length: 75 hrs and 31 mins
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James Earl Jones (New Testament reading) and Jon Sherberg (Old Testament) combine their incredible vocal talents in one of the most critically acclaimed Holy Bible recordings ever. These two lush baritone vocals are the perfect complement to one another. Mr. Jones’ skilled and resonating reading has been hailed as one of the greatest New Testament recordings of all time. Combined with Jon Sherberg’s powerful and passionate delivery of the Old Testament, this beautiful audio rendition of The Holy Bible will leave your heart full and spirt nourished.
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Navigation Nightmare
- By World Harvest Worship Center on 05-05-19
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James Earl Jones Reads The Bible: King James Version
- By: Topics Media Group
- Narrated by: James Earl Jones
- Length: 17 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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In a voice as rich as it is recognized, James Earl Jones lends his narrative talents to the King James Version of the New Testament. In over 19 hours enhanced with a complete musical score, James Earl Jones interprets the most enduring book of our time utilizing the acclaimed actor's superb storytelling and skilled characterizations. Hailed as the greatest spoken-word Bible version ever, and with almost half a million copies sold, this exquisite audio treasury is certain to enthuse and inspire.
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Bible New Testament
- By Happy on 01-15-13