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More imagesPublished by Jeremy P. Tarcher - Penguin Books, New York, 2012
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: The BiblioFile, Rapid River, MI, U.S.A.The BiblioFile
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition Thus. Stated at copyright: "First Tarcher/Penguin edition: 2012." Full number-line beginning with 2. Includes a new publisher's note to this Tarcher/Penguin edition. Matte pictorial light blue boards, slight shelf wear. Cover and dust wrapper design depi…cts an open book or Bible w/balanced scales. Pages fine, no writing. Bind fine; hinges intact. Ornately patterned endpapers. Dust wrapper, generally very good with some rub to spine; protected in new clear sleeve. Fine example in near 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. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Book.
The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth [The Jefferson Bible]
Jefferson, Thomas (Editor, Author); Lurton, Douglas E. (Foreword)
Published by Wilfred Funk, Publisher, New York, 1940
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: The BiblioFile, Rapid River, MI, U.S.A.The BiblioFile
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. First edition thus with a foreword by Douglas E. Lurton. 1940 date at title and copyright pages. Dk. red cloth boards, gilt T. J. cover initials w/olive branch and spine titles, some shelf wear, crease, discoloration. Pages very good; vintage 1940 brief gift inscription inside cover. Re…d top edge. String-bind good; hinges intact. 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. "Thomas Jefferson's mission was leadership. Without an effort on his part, expressions from his lips, that from other men's would scarcely have attracted notice, became thenceforth axioms, creeds, and gathering-cries to great masses of his countrymen." - Henry S. Randall. 132 pages. Insured post. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.
The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth [The Jefferson Bible]
Jefferson, Thomas (Editor, Author); Lurton, Douglas E. (Foreword)
Published by Wilfred Funk, Publisher, St. Louis, Chicago and New York, 1941
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: The BiblioFile, Rapid River, MI, U.S.A.The BiblioFile
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Stated Second Edition, February, 1941. Includes a foreword by Douglas E. Lurton. Dk. red cloth boards, gilt T. J. cover initials w/olive branch and spine titles, lt. shelf wear, spine rub. Pages fine, tanning inside boards. Red top edge. Bind good; hinges in…tact. Dj moderate wear, rub; jacket corners clipped, protected in new clear sleeve. Classic red and bronze striped designed w/black titles and reviews. Near fine example in near 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. "Thomas Jefferson's mission was leadership. Without an effort on his part, expressions from his lips, that from other men's would scarcely have attracted notice, became thenceforth axioms, creeds, and gathering-cries to great masses of his countrymen." - Henry S. Randall. 132 pages. Insured post. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.
More imagesThe Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth [The Jefferson Bible]
Jefferson, Thomas (Editor, Author); Lurton, Douglas E. (Foreword)
Published by Wilfred Funk, Publisher, St. Louis, Chicago and New York, 1940
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: The BiblioFile, Rapid River, MI, U.S.A.The BiblioFile
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. 1940 at title and copyright pages. Includes a foreword by Douglas E. Lurton. Dark red cloth boards, gilt T. J. cover initials w/olive branch and spine titles, light shelf wear. Pages near fine, tanning inside boards. Red top edge. Bind good; hinges intact. D…j some edge wear, chip; unclipped 1.00 w/corners slightly clipped, protected in new clear sleeve. Classic red and bronze striped designed w/black titles and reviews. Near fine example in 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. "Thomas Jefferson's mission was leadership. Without an effort on his part, expressions from his lips, that from other men's would scarcely have attracted notice, became thenceforth axioms, creeds, and gathering-cries to great masses of his countrymen." - Henry S. Randall. 132 pages. Insured post. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.
