WWW. JESUS-ON-TAXES.COM
Thank you for visiting this website where you will learn what Jesus said and did vis-a-vis taxes and tax collectors. The principal resource here is a book-length essay entitled, Jesus of Nazareth, Illegal-Tax Protester, by Ned Netterville and others. You are cordially invited to download and print or read the essay on your computer screen in its Adobe's "pdf" format. In return for your effort you will surely be rewarded with a deeper understanding of the flawless character of a man who always spoke the truth regardless of the consequences.
Jesus of Nazareth, Illegal-Tax Protester, does not purport to be the work of bible scholars. Rather, it is the result of twenty years of research, writing, prayer and reflection by Ned Netterville, who is an unlicensed disciple of Jesus, with invaluable contributions from many others. It is, however, the first and only in-depth study, scholarly or otherwise, of how and why Jesus viewed taxes in light of his own statements and actions. Its conclusions challenge orthodox misinterpretations of Jesus' words and deeds on the subject. Its hypotheses are copiously supported in Scripture and other authoritative sources.
The essay is a work in progress. It is currently being continuously revised to reflect worthy additions, deletions or changes suggested by people like you as we receive them. In its final form, its many contributors will have created the quintessential commentary on a compelling facet of Jesus' life, death and teachings. And they will have discredited some scholarly but seriously flawed interpretations of the Gospels, which demean Jesus' character, often making him sound more like a politician or an IRS agent than Messiah and Savior.
NED NETTERVILLE'S PLEA FOR HELP!
Your own help is earnestly solicited to ensure that Jesus of Nazareth, Illegal Tax Protester is a thorough, truthful, authoritative and widely disseminated exposition of the Good News Jesus preached. Alone, we cannot do justice to such an awesome undertaking, but with your help and God’s favor, our combined input will indubitably enhance Jesus' reputation, and enlighten many people of good will concerning his forthright character.
Distribution of Jesus of Nazareth, Illegal-Tax Protester is not encumbered by a government copyright. It is officially dedicated to the public domain. Revised versions containing additions, deletions or corrections that you may have contributed will also be published, and the latest revision will continue to be available free of charge for as long as we can afford to keep the site up and running. Your intellectual contribution(s) will be attributed to you if you so desire. So, read on, and please let us hear from you. Go to the "contact us" page to voice your suggestions and/or your toughest criticism.
We are grateful that many critics have already done so. The essay is substantially better today because of them. Our email is, ned@jesus-on-taxes.com. God bless you.
