Jewish Ethical Values
Autor Byron L. Sherwinen Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 iul 2015
Learn how to live life inspired by the timeless wisdom of Jewish ethical values.
"The works that comprise Jewish ethical literature are self-help manuals in the art form of life. Their primary goal is not to inform but to transform their readers . No human emotion, no human conflict, no moral problem eludes their grasp." from the Introduction
Jewish ethical literature is a genre that has been centuries in the making and yet the wisdom and guidance offered in these classic texts has transcended the gap between ancient and medieval worlds and our own society today. With insightful commentary, passion and expertise, Rabbis Byron L. Sherwin and Seymour J. Cohen guide us through traditional texts. They give us clear explanations of the historical context of each writing and thoughtful applications of their wisdom on the problems we grapple with today.
Explore some of the most influential Jewish ethical texts, including: The Zohar, the cornerstone text of KabbalahThe Holy Letter, the first book of its time to apply Kabbalistic ideas to marriage, holiness and sexual relationsThe Path of the Upright by Moshe Hayyim LuzzattoDuties of the Heart by Bahya ibn PakudahNahmanides' Commentary on the Torah
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Specificații
ISBN-10: 1580238351
Pagini: 336
Dimensiuni: 154 x 229 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.46 kg
Editura: Jewish Lights Publishing
Notă biografică
Dr. Seymour J. Cohen (z"l) opened up to English readers the previously little-known genre of medieval Jewish ethical literature through his masterful translations of its classics, including The Ways of the Righteous; The Book of the Righteous and The Holy Letter. He was president of the Rabbinical Assembly and the Synagogue Council of America.
Cuprins
Preface
Introduction: Life as Art Form-An Invitation to Jewish Ethical Values and Literature
Part I
God
1. How to Believe in God
2. How to Thank God
3. How to Love God
4. How to Study the Torah
5. How to Repent
Part II
The Self
6. How to Deal with the Ego
7. How to Be Wise
8. How to Be Healthy
9. How to Employ Wealth
10. How to Die
Part III
The Self and Others
11. How to Behave Sexually
12. How to Treat One's Parents
13. How to Parent
14. How to Speak about Another
15. How to Be Philanthropic
Notes
References
Credits
Index