The Jefferson Bible

The Jefferson Bible, officially titled "The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth," is a version of the New Testament compiled by Thomas Jefferson. He carefully selected and arranged passages focusing on Jesus's teachings and ethical guidance, deliberately excluding supernatural elements like miracles and the resurrection. Jefferson aimed to highlight moral lessons rooted in reason and ethics, reflecting his belief in a rational approach to faith. This work is a personalized, secular interpretation of Jesus’s message, emphasizing moral philosophy over religious doctrine, and serves as an example of Jefferson’s Enlightenment values.