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.

List of contents

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

About the author

Israel Mattuck

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Israel I. Mattuck, Mattuck Israel I.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2022
• EAN: 9781032367422
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3236742-2
• No. of pages: 156
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / General, RELIGION / Judaism / General, RELIGION / Judaism / Theology, Religion: general, Jewish Studies, Judaism, Social groups: religious groups and communities