Jefferson and Religion
“Jefferson and Religion” by Eugene R. Sheridan, published by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation in 1998, explores the complex faith of Thomas Jefferson. This 83-page essay delves into Jefferson’s eclectic religious beliefs, highlighting his unique perspective on Christianity influenced by Enlightenment philosophy. The work is recognized as an authoritative examination of Jefferson’s views, particularly his admiration for the gospels and his distinctive approach to their content.
Readers will find a detailed analysis of Jefferson’s relationship with religion, emphasizing his individualistic stance and the way he engaged with Christian theology. The essay originally served as the introduction to “Jefferson’s Extracts from the Gospels,” part of “The Papers of Thomas Jefferson” series. This edition provides insights into the historical context of Jefferson’s beliefs during the Revolutionary Period, making it a valuable resource for those interested in biography, philosophy, and American history.
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Thomas Jefferson’s faith was of an eclectic sort; as he said, “I am of a sect by myself, as far as I know.” He had a general interest in Christianity, seen through the lens of his Enlightenment philosophical views. He greatly admired the gospels and their central figure Jesus, but gave them a particularly Jeffersonian treatment in his own editing and reordering of them. This essay by Eugene R. Sheridan, is regarded by scholars as an authoritative treatment of a complex topic.
The essay in this book originally appeared as the introduction toJefferson’s Extracts from the Gospels, a volume in the second series ofThe Papers of Thomas Jefferson, published by Princeton University Press in 1983.
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