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Rarity from the classic esteemed publisher Boni and Liveright. Stated at copyright: "Copyright, 1923, by Boni and Liveright, Inc. Printed in the United States of America." Medium blue linen-like boards, gilt cover design and titles, spine titles, moderate shelf wear, toning. Stylized cover titles with deco design of Mary-like figure holding hands to breasts. Smooth coated frontispiece plate of old open book: "Facsimile of the original Jefferson Bible now in the National Museum, Washington, D. C." Antiquarian fountain inscription at front endpaper: "To the pal I love. Sept. 15, 1926. Ben. Presented to Pilcie in remembrance of her first visit to Charlottesville, by Ben." Deckled pages near fine, moderate toning; no writing. Bind fine; hinges intact. Complete sub-title: Undiscovered teachings of Jesus; reported by his first four biographers; arranged by Thomas Jefferson; translated by R. F. Weymouth; printed in modern form; designed as an aid to the practice of social intelligence, and the creation of a science of society." Edited by Henry E. Jackson, President, College for Social Engineers, Washington, D. C." Advert field at front endpaper for: "Social Engineering Books By Same Author - 'On Community Organization: The Community Center; On Citizenship Training: What America Means To Me; On Social Institutions: A Community Church; On Individual Democracy; On Industrial Democracy: Robinson Crusoe, Social Engineer; On Community Spirit: The Thomas Jefferson Bible'". Here is the faith of Thomas Jefferson, the strikingly modern religious and moral views of the father of America's religious freedom, compiled from all extant sources and presented in his own stirring words. This single, complete and handsome volume sets forth a great American's conception of the "the most sublime and benevolent code of morals which has ever been offered to man." To many if not most people it is surprising news that Thomas Jefferson, the statesman, philosopher, naturalist and co-founder of the Democratic-Republicans prior to what became the Republican party, was a profound student of the teachings of Jesus. It is of rare historical interest to know what he did with this interest, for he never did anything in a common way. Dr. Henry E. Jackson, in his introductory essay, explains how Thomas Jefferson discovered the teaching of Jesus by means of eight copies of the New Testament; two in Greek, two in Latin, two in Fremch and two in English, and a pair of scissors. Dr. Jackson explains why he refused to make the product public, and how the book was lost for seventy-five years and then found and made a government document. Dr. Jackson reveals the meaning of Jefferson's achievement, not because of any interest he may or may not have in religion, but wholly from the standpoint of the new profession of social engineering! This gives to Jefferson's exhibit of the morals of Jesus a fresh and unique social significance, which was Jefferson's intent, but never before made known until Dr. Jackson's book. Here is a book of tremendous value to all interested in Jesus' teachings, in social philosophy, in the new science of society, and in "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness!" 333 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 020729
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