Jewish Ethics

First published in 1953 Jewish Ethics presents a systematic account of ethics in Judaism. The main sources for a study of Jewish ethics are the Bible and Talmud. Rabbi Israel Mattuck discusses important themes without getting into comparisons between ethics of Judaism and of other religions.

Klappentext

First published in 1953 Jewish Ethics presents a systematic account of ethics in Judaism. The main sources for a study of Jewish ethics are the Bible and Talmud. Rabbi Israel Mattuck discusses important themes without getting into comparisons between ethics of Judaism and of other religions.

Zusammenfassung
First published in 1953 Jewish Ethics presents a systematic account of ethics in Judaism. The main sources for a study of Jewish ethics are the Bible and Talmud. Rabbi Israel Mattuck discusses important themes without getting into comparisons between ethics of Judaism and of other religions.

Inhalt

Preface Introduction Part I. The Theory of Jewish Ethics 1. The Basis 2. The Motive 3. Man and his Moral Freedom 4. Religion and Ethics 5. Ethical Element in Messianism Part II: General Principles 6. Imitatio Dei 7. Guide to Righteousness 8. Holiness Part III: Social Ethics 9. Social Justice 10. The Judgement on War 11. Social Ethics for Individuals 12. Charity Part IV: The Family 13. Marriage 14. Parents and Children 15. Divorce Part V: The Good Life 16. Personal Morals 17. Asceticism 18. The Good Life and the Religious Life *Bibliography Appendix Index*