Judaism as Creed and Life

by Morris Joseph, T S Wentworth (Foreword by)

Overview

This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the Asian continent to significant time periods spanning centuries, the book was made in an effort to preserve the work of previous generations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781241112776
Publisher:	Primary Sources, Historical Collections
Publication date:	02/18/2011
Series:	Primary Sources, Historical Collections
Pages:	566
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x 1.15(d)

About the Author

Morris Joseph

Table of Contents

Prefaces, Hebrew Authorities, Notes. Introduction. 1. Religion in General 2. The Bible 3. Other Sources of Judaism Part 1: Beliefs 1. Faith and Reason 2. The Existence of God 3. & 4. The Nature of God 5. The Divine in Man 6. Man is Free 7. God and Man 8. The Mystery of Pain 9. The Highest Service: The Future Life 10. Israel’s Mission Part 2: Ceremonial 1. The Dietary Laws and Jewish Separatism 2. The Historic Consciousness: The Holy Days 3. The Sabbath 4. Passover 5. Pentecost 6. Tabernacles 7. New Moon and New Year 8. The Day of Atonement 9. The Minor Fats and Feasts 10. Public Worship 11. The Synagogue and its Services 12. The Jewish Calendar Part 3: Moral Duties 1. Duties Towards God – Humility and Kindred Virtues 2. Prayer 3. Sincerity 4. & 5. Duties to Self – The Physical Life 6. The Intellectual and the Spiritual Life 7. Duties to Others – The Golden Rule 8. The Family 9. Integrity in Business 10. Truthfulness and Kindred Virtues 11. Benevolence 12. Duties to the State 13. Duties to the Religious Community. Conclusion.