Author: James Thomas Law
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Languages : en
Pages : 686
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The ecclesiastical statutes at large, extr. and arranged by J.T. Law
Author: James Thomas Law
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Languages : en
Pages : 686
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Languages : en
Pages : 686
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The Jefferson Bible
Author: Peter Manseau
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691209685
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 233
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The life and times of a uniquely American testament 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 readers grapple with both the legacy of the man who made it and the place of religion in American life. Completed in 1820 and rediscovered by chance in the late nineteenth century after being lost for decades, Jefferson's cut-and-paste scripture has meant different things to different people. Some have held it up as evidence that America is a Christian nation founded on the lessons of the Gospels. Others see it as proof of the Founders' intent to root out the stubborn influence of faith. Manseau explains Jefferson's personal religion and philosophy, shedding light on the influences and ideas that inspired him to radically revise the Gospels. He situates the creation of the Jefferson Bible within the broader search for the historical Jesus, and examines the book's role in American religious disputes over the interpretation of scripture. Manseau describes the intrigue surrounding the loss and rediscovery of the Jefferson Bible, and traces its remarkable reception history from its first planned printing in 1904 for members of Congress to its persistent power to provoke and enlighten us today.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691209685
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
The life and times of a uniquely American testament 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 readers grapple with both the legacy of the man who made it and the place of religion in American life. Completed in 1820 and rediscovered by chance in the late nineteenth century after being lost for decades, Jefferson's cut-and-paste scripture has meant different things to different people. Some have held it up as evidence that America is a Christian nation founded on the lessons of the Gospels. Others see it as proof of the Founders' intent to root out the stubborn influence of faith. Manseau explains Jefferson's personal religion and philosophy, shedding light on the influences and ideas that inspired him to radically revise the Gospels. He situates the creation of the Jefferson Bible within the broader search for the historical Jesus, and examines the book's role in American religious disputes over the interpretation of scripture. Manseau describes the intrigue surrounding the loss and rediscovery of the Jefferson Bible, and traces its remarkable reception history from its first planned printing in 1904 for members of Congress to its persistent power to provoke and enlighten us today.
Dean Alford on Disestablishment
Author: Henry Alford
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 622
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Languages : en
Pages : 622
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Willis's Price Current
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Category : Antiquarian booksellers
Languages : en
Pages : 696
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Category : Antiquarian booksellers
Languages : en
Pages : 696
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Catalogues of Items for Auction by Messrs. Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, 1850-1880
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Languages : en
Pages : 90
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Languages : en
Pages : 90
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A Catalogue of the MSS. and Printed Books Bequeathed to Owens College ... by ... J. P. Lee ... Bishop of Manchester
Author: Owen's College (MANCHESTER)
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 232
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Catalogue of the Books in the Library of the Law Society of Upper Canada
Author: Law Society of Upper Canada. Library
Publisher: Society by C.B. Robinson
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Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 404
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Publisher: Society by C.B. Robinson
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Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Nineteenth Century Short Title Catalogue. Series II, Phase I, 1816-1870
Author: Avero Publications Limited
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780907977407
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 568
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Publisher:
ISBN: 9780907977407
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 568
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General catalogue of printed books
Author: British museum. Dept. of printed books
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 476
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 476
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British Books
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 492
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 492
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