The Jefferson Bible Audiobook by Thomas Jefferson

The Thomas Jefferson Bible, or "The Life and Morals of Jesus" is a stripped down and combined version of the first four books of the Biblical New Testament compiled by Thomas Jefferson as a means of distilling the core teachings of Jesus Christ. Taken up late in the third President's life, this personal project endeavored to separate Christ's philosophy from the centuries of dogma that Jefferson thought only served to over-complicate what was originally a simple theology. Since it was intended for self-study, Jefferson's personal Bible was never published in his lifetime, though there is some indication that he believed this concise Gospel might be more palatable to the Native American population as an educational tool. The result of Jefferson's distillation process is a stark presentation of Christ's ministry, where the sheer power of Jesus' parables demonstrate how he gained such a quick following and why he ultimately became a threat to local authorities. One will also note that all reference to Christ's divine nature have also been cut, but this takes nothing away from a message that remains as moving and challenging as ever.
The Jefferson Bible, also known as The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth, was completed by Thomas Jefferson in 1820 and published by an act of the United States Congress in 1904 and is now in the public domain. This audio book was recorded by LearnOutLoud.com and is narrated by Seth D. Anderson. Copyright © 2014 LearnOutLoud, Inc. Any reproduction or illegal distribution of the content in any form will result in immediate action against the person concerned.
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[@honestdolus5263]

Note: This isn't JUST Jefferson's abridgement of the Gospels, this also includes a forward containing opinions that were not endorsed by the founding father.

[@the_lotharingian]

My favorite Jesus quote is " the scriptures say ... BUT I say to you...."

[@the_lotharingian]

How come nobody thought to translate this into Arabic and publish it under the name the injil?

[@persevere4]

The first time to come across the Jefferson Bible's noteworthy passages, the third president gets my respect as he seems to have threaded the needle and translated the spirit in which the Bible comes to life, itself resurrection from the dusty far reaches of the library. Bravo, for the gallant effort, not much now but common sense.

[@reecealeck8314]

Can someone make a Jefferson Bible that is translated into more modern English that is understandable? Please?

[@StefanTravis]

Religion without mysticism. Kind of misses the point of religion.

[@rayrainer985]

I really wish I could find a version who could read well. It 's ok but very mediocre. It lacks a smoothness and a nice rhythm with a clarity.. .

[@Tom-sd9jb]

Narrated by Sheldon.

[@dannyhardesty1102]

We should always be disposed to believe that that which appears white is really black, if the hierarchy of the Church so decides

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Okay we're going to check the corn Theory?

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Thank-you

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If you are reading this, please know that God does not need a middleman or an authority figure to reach you. A true relationship with God is a direct one, not a relationship by proxy through another. Those who proclaim to speak for God are deluded. He speaks well enough without their help.

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Amen

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