For nearly four thousand years the wisdom of Judaism has supported people through exile and suffering, good times and bad. Founded on the universal principles of justice, integrity and righteousness, its message is as relevant today as ever, and has much to offer all members of the global community, regardless of race or creed.

Contained within this beautiful little book are some of the most profound and pertinent extracts from Jewish writing. Addressing a multitude of timeless themes, from the nature of God to family life, the passages are drawn not only from the scriptures, but also from the work of great Jewish thinkers ancient and modern, male and female.

For solace, for inspiration, or simply for browsing through at moments of quiet, this exquisite anthology will be treasured by readers as a source of perpetual wisdom.
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This exquisite volume contains some of the most profound and pertinent extracts from Jewish writing.
Preface vii
GOD 9
THE JEWISH PEOPLE 37
JEWISH LAW 57
LIFE 81
HUMAN NATURE 93
RIGHTEOUSNESS 109
DEEDS 129
MODERATION 149
FAMILY 161
COURAGE 177
WISDOM 189
HATRED 201
PRAYER 209
DEATH AND BEYOND 233
Index 251
Acknowledgements 254
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ISBN
9781851682287
Publisert
2000-05-25
Utgiver
Oneworld Publications
Vekt
366 gr
Høyde
150 mm
Bredde
150 mm
Dybde
21 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
224

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Biografisk notat

Dan Cohn-Sherbok is Professor of Judaism at the University of Wales at Lampeter, and visiting Professor of Interfaith Dialogue at Middlesex University. He is a widely published an eminent scholar and a Fellow of the Academy of Jewish Philosophy.