The Jefferson Bible
No CoverA biography of Thomas Jefferson’s cut-and-paste New Testament, tracing his Enlightenment faith and the book’s contested place in American religious life.
A biography of Thomas Jefferson’s cut-and-paste New Testament, tracing his Enlightenment faith and the book’s contested place in American religious life.
The Jefferson Bible was a largely private (at least, never really intended to be published widely) project by Thomas Jefferson to edit down the New Testament to a core text that was in closer alignment with Jefferson’s own Enlightenment values. It turns out this means more than just removing any supernatural elements, but also includes a rejection of other pre-Enlightenment morals, such as vicarious redemption. It’s a shame that Manseau’s little book does not delve into the moral philosophy / th
will contain mild spoilers
No romantic or sexual content present
Brief historical references to crucifixion and Jesus's death
No profanity or strong language present
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Central focus on Gospels, Jefferson's theology, and Christian scripture
No fantasy magic or witchcraft present
No occult or demonology content present
Church-state debates; Enlightenment politics; religion in American life
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