Author: COHN-SHERBOK, DAN
Title: The wisdom of Judaism / compiled by Dan Cohn-Sherbok
Description: Oxford : Oneworld 2000. First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-toned dw. now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight. bright. clean and strong.Series; Oneworld of wisdom. Physical description; viii. 254 p. : col. ill. ; 16 cm. Notes; Includes index. Contents; 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. Summary; 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. Subjects; Judaism. Judaism - Doctrines. Religion / Judaism / General. Genre; Illustrated. ISBN: 1851682287. Weight in Kg appr.:

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