Jesus Christ

Matthew

Matthew is one of Jesus's apostles and gospel writer, documenting his teachings and ministry.

Eve

Eve is the first woman and ancestress of humanity, with Jesus being her distant descendant through the lineage of Israel.

John the Baptist

John the Baptist is Jesus's cousin and forerunner who baptizes him and heralds his ministry.

Mark

Mark is a disciple and gospel writer who records Jesus's life and teachings.

Moses

Jesus is often compared to Moses as a new lawgiver, with Moses representing the old covenant Jesus fulfills.

Isaiah

Isaiah's prophecies are seen as foretelling Jesus's coming and suffering, creating a prophetic link.

Judas

Judas is one of Jesus's apostles who betrays him for thirty pieces of silver, leading to his arrest.

Joseph le Bon

Joseph le Bon embodies revolutionary terror and atheism, opposing Jesus's message of peace and divine authority.

Matthew

Matthew is one of Jesus's apostles and gospel writer, documenting his teachings and ministry.

John the Baptist

John the Baptist is Jesus's cousin and forerunner who baptizes him and heralds his ministry.

Matthew

Matthew is one of Jesus's apostles and gospel writer, documenting his teachings and ministry.

Judas

Judas is one of Jesus's apostles who betrays him for thirty pieces of silver, leading to his arrest.

Editor's Introduction

Paine's tribute to Jesus included words rendered by Lanthenas as 'trop peu imité, trop oublié, trop meconnu'; Paine attempted to recover the human Jesus.

II: Of Missions and Revelations

Mentioned as the Christian founder whose divine sonship story Paine traces to heathen mythology.

III: Concerning the Character of Jesus Christ, and His History

Described as a virtuous and amiable man who preached excellent morality and equality, but whose supernatural history is deemed fraudulent by Paine.

Of the Bases of Christianity

Portrayed as a virtuous and amiable man, but used by Christian mythologists as a sacrificial figure in their fable.

VIII: Of the New Testament

Portrayed as a Jewish moral teacher who did not intend to establish a new religion or be crucified.

IX: In What the True Revelation Consists

Mentioned as a figure whose mission to publish glad tidings to all nations is inconsistent with the diversity of languages and the lack of printing.

X: Concerning God, and the Lights Cast on His Existence and Attributes by the Bible

Mentioned for his saying 'Behold the lilies of the field' as a modest reference to the works of God.

XIII: Comparison of Christianism with the Religious Ideas Inspired by Nature

Referenced in the context of the Christian story of redemption by the death of the Son of God.

XVI: Application of the Preceding to the System of the Christians

Referenced as the preacher of morality whose teachings were combined with the Christian system.

XVII: Of the Means Employed in All Time, and Almost Universally, to Deceive the Peoples

Referenced in the context of the miracle of the devil taking him to a high mountain; Paine expresses respect for his moral character.

II: The New Testament

Central figure of the New Testament; Paine discusses the contradictory genealogies and the resurrection story as a fabricated legend.

III: Conclusion

Referenced as one of those who did not bring scientific knowledge; also as part of Christian mythology.

To the Ministers and Preachers of All Denominations of Religion

Discussed as the subject of alleged Old Testament prophecies, which Paine denies exist.

An Essay on Dreams

Referenced as the subject of the New Testament dream narratives and as a figure whose divinity is based on a dream.

An Examination of the Passages in the New Testament

Central figure of the New Testament, whose claimed prophecies are scrutinized.

The Book of Mark

Central figure in the gospel accounts, riding into Jerusalem and being crucified.

The Book of Luke

Central figure in the Gospel of Luke, whose life and actions are scrutinized by Paine.

The Book of John

Portrayed as an imaginary or allegorical character, whose story is argued to be a human invention derogatory to God.

Contradictory Doctrines Between Matthew and Mark

Quoted in both Mark and Matthew as preaching contradictory doctrines on salvation.