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Doubting Thomas? - The Religious Life and Legacy of Thomas Jefferson
The late Alan Heimert, Professor of American Literature at Harvard University and author of "Religion and the American Mind", said that the evidence in this book provides, "truly new and original insight into the religious atmosphere of pre-Revolutionary Virginia, adding immeasurably to Thomas Jefferson's own intellectual biography." Drawing from about 1100 religious letters and papers of Thomas Jefferson (of which over 100 in recent months have been printed for the first time ever - some in this volume itself), this book identifies over 200 religious leaders or groups that Thomas Jefferson either worshipped with, aided financially or corresponded with. While not denying the unorthodox writings of Jefferson late in life, the context of the vast majority of his religious correspondence and actions, and the unique religious culture of Central Virginia, show a much more nuanced picture that challenges both secular and religious scholars to reassess Jefferson’s modern image. Economist Magazine says: "Mark Beliles...can't be accused of refashioning Jefferson to his own tastes;....[The book shows] ....Jefferson explicitly renounced many tenets of traditional Christianity.... [but had] relationships with many clergy.... [and was] active, church-going..." Mark A. Beliles & Jerry Newcombe Retail store price: $29.99 paperback click here to order Buy here & save 25% $23.50 paperback or find it at regular price in your favorite bookstore (Hardcover in our own site is no longer available.) |
The Selected Religious Letters and Papers of Thomas Jefferson
Never before have most of Jefferson's religious correspondence and documented religious actions been collected into one volume. The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, published by Princeton University Press, have yet to publish many of Jefferson's correspondence from over fifteen years of his life. But Beliles has taken on the enormous task of bringing over 50 letters written by Jefferson into print here for the first time ever along with many previously unpublished letters written to Jefferson from religious leaders and communities of faith. Furthermore, entries from Jefferson's Memorandum Books and other documents provide additional context to the correspondence. The work is valuable for scholars but also interesting to many readers interested in Jefferson and America's founding era. [Note: A corrected index for this book is available by clicking here.] Editor and author Mark A. Beliles Hardcover $29.99 click here to order Ebooks available through both Kindle and Nook $19.99 Note: Resellers and those interested in bulk orders on any books listed on this website may purchase at additional discounts. Email or call to learn more.
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The 1804 First Abridgement of Jesus' Words
Thomas Jefferson produced two abridgements of the Gospels with two different purposes. He envisioned his 1804 “cut to paste” abridgement (46 pages) as a mini-Bible and “Collection for the Indians.” He originally hoped to publish it as a manual in different Indian dialects as a concise summary of the moral and doctrinal precepts of the Bible for Native Americans on the frontier. However, his 1820 expanded abridgement (82 pages)---in Greek, Latin, French and English---was for his personal study. Jefferson’s 1804 White House “wee little book” has never been found except for the Title Page, Table of Texts, and two KJV Bibles he used to clip Scriptures into a blank notebook. Dr. Judd Patton, Professor Emeritus at Bellevue University, has re-constructed President Jefferson’s 1804 abridgement highlighting: the words of Jesus in red-letters; the moral and doctrinal precepts of Mr. Jefferson’s work; seven rare, historic facsimiles of Jefferson’s Title Page, Table of Texts and 1791 Bible; and three scholars who explain the context of Jefferson’s work for Native Americans, that calls into question the common but erroneous perceptions associated with the “Jefferson Bible.” The book is dedicated to Native Americans and is a must read for American patriots desiring to understand Thomas Jefferson’s classic work in early American religious history. Editor and author Judd W. Patton Hardcover $24.99 click here to order |
Other scholarly books about America:
DEFENDING THE DECLARATION:
HOW THE BIBLE AND CHRISTIANITY INFLUENCED THE WRITING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The evidence from primary sources is irrefutable: underlying the Declaration of Independence is a foundation of Biblical principles and Christian influence. The Bible and Christianity—not deism and secularism—were the most important influences on the framers. Dr. Amos laments that America's educational system denies or ignores almost all of this evidence; evidence he believes to be undeniable. Gary Amos 240 pgs softcover $15.99 257 pgs hardcover w/ index 20% off at $19.99 click here to order |
CONTENDING FOR THE CONSTITUTION:
RECALLING THE CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE ON THE WRITING OF THE CONSTITUTION AND THE BIBLICAL BASIS OF AMERICAN LAW AND LIBERTY This companion to Defending the Declaration presents the case that the Constitution is based on Biblical principles and Christian influence. Using primary source evidence, the authors give an easy-reading history of the Constitutional Convention and the Founders' emphasis on religion as being necessary for its success. It shows how the spirit of the Constitution has greatly diminished today and calls for its defense. Mark Beliles and Douglas Anderson 236 pgs softcover $15.99 262 pgs hardcover w/ index 20% off at $19.99 click here to order |
FREE AS THE AIR - CHURCHES AND POLITICS IN JEFFERSON'S VIRGINIA
This Ph.D. dissertation goes in-depth into the history of the local religious communities and culture. The analysis of many local records and historical resources not readily available to the typical historian of Jefferson helps to create a clearer picture of the trends not only in religion but also in political thought and social movements of the period. Special attention is given to how Jefferson and Madison interacted and influenced these communities and vice-versa. [Originally published electronically in 2000, it is modified for general publication in 2014. ] Mark A. Beliles 240 pages softcover $19.99 click here to order |
Note: Another book on Jefferson is due for publication in 2015 with the working title of "Playful In His Closet" - A Complete Chronological Religious History of Thomas Jefferson.
Endorsements of Beliles' recent book on The Religious Letters of Thomas Jefferson
CBN News interviews Mark Beliles about "Doubting Thomas"
About America PublicationsAmerica Publications is a non-profit organization dedicated to provide scholarly works that especially highlight the religious element in American culture.
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