Can one obtain a copy of the New Testament written/edited/revised, to remove references to miracles and the divinity of Jesus, by Thomas Jefferson?
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I didn't know such a thing existed. Where did you learn of it?
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I found this on my own... The Jefferson Bible: The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth (2006) Dover Publications paperback: ISBN 0486449211 The Jefferson Bible, (2006) Applewood Books hardcover: ISBN 1557091846 The Jefferson Bible, introduction by Cyrus Adler, (2005) Digireads.com paperback: ISBN 1420924923 The Jefferson Bible, introduction by Percival Everett, (2004) Akashic Books paperback: ISBN 1888451629 The Jefferson Bible, (2001) Beacon Press hardcover: ISBN 0807077143 Jefferson's "Bible:" The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth, introduction by Judd W. Patton, (1997) American Book Distributors paperback: ISBN 0929205022 "The Jefferson Bible, or The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth as it is formally titled, was an attempt by Thomas Jefferson to glean the teachings of Jesus from the Christian Gospels. Jefferson wished to extract the doctrine of Jesus by removing sections of the New Testament containing supernatural aspects as well as perceived misinterpretations he believed had been added by the Four Evangelists." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Bible
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yep, there's a couple versions at barnes and noble. i'm sure it can be ordered from many other places as well. i bet most libraries have copies too.
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