The Jefferson Bible [The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth] by Jefferson, Thomas (Compiler); Lurton, Douglas E. (Foreword) - 1940

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, Publishers, 1940. Early printing. Copyright, 1940 by Wilfred Funk, Inc. at copyright page; no other dates. Matte pictorial light blue boards, slight shelf wear. Cover and dust wrapper design depicts an open book or Bible w/balanced scales. Pages near fine. Vintage inscription at front endpaper. Bind fine; hinges intact. Dj moderate shelf wear, spine toning; protected in new clear sleeve. Near fine example in very good wrapper. Presented here is The Essence of the Four Gospels in the words of Christ Himself. The first publication of this moving story in modern dress. It is the very epitome of the entire Christian faith - the soul of the spirit that has moved the world. The original text was bought from the family of our third President by the United States in the late 1800's and published for the first time in 1895. Jefferson did not publish this labor of love during his lifetime because he was "averse to the communication of my religious tents to the public." Rather, he treasured it for the spiritual solace of himself and a few friends. The original Material was extracted textually from the Gospels, together with a comparison of his doctrines with those of others, and, w/Jefferson's religious views. The original Material extracted textually from the Gospels, together with a comparison of his doctrines with those of others, and, w/Jefferson's religious views. This is, in regards, Jefferson's attempt to remove supernatural aspects of Bible to further clarify Jesus' doctrine. 132 pages. Insured post.. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Book.