The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth

The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth

Por Thomas Jefferson

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ePub

Protección

DRM

Idioma

Inglés

Año Lanzamiento

2022

Sinopsis

In 'The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth,' Thomas Jefferson presents a unique synthesis of the Gospels, meticulously distilling the essence of Jesus's teachings while omitting supernatural elements incongruent with Enlightenment ideals. Jefferson's literary style reflects a rationalist approach, exhibiting clarity and precision, as he seeks to reveal the moral philosophy underpinning Christianity. This work emerges from the broader context of the early 19th-century American Enlightenment, where reason and empirical evidence began to take precedence over traditional dogma, highlighting Jefferson's commitment to reasoned faith and a secular morality informed by the teachings of Jesus. Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States and a pivotal figure in the American Enlightenment, was profoundly influenced by Enlightenment thought and his personal interpretations of religion. His distaste for organized religion and fervent belief in reason prompted him to isolate what he deemed the true moral teachings of Jesus, resulting in a text that serves as both a personal manuscript and a public statement on the vitality of ethical principles devoid of superstition. This book is not simply a theological text; it invites readers to engage with the ethical core of Christianity through an Enlightenment lens. Scholars, theologians, and casual readers alike will find Jefferson's work a unique exploration of Jesus's moral teachings, rendering it a thought-provoking addition to discussions of religion, philosophy, and ethics in contemporary society.

Thomas Jefferson

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