Jewish Ethics: The Basics, 9781032221540
Hardcover
Explore ancient wisdom, modern dilemmas: Jewish ethics unpacked.

Jewish Ethics: The Basics

$471.69

  • Hardcover

    182 pages

  • Release Date

    4 December 2024

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Summary

Title: Ethical Compass: Navigating Jewish Values in a Modern World

Jewish Ethics: The Basics demonstrates how ancient and contemporary ideas have shaped and reshaped Jewish traditions about how to act toward others. Readers are introduced to foundational questions, controversies, and diverse ethical conclusions developed by Jewish thinkers throughout the ages. Topics addressed include:

• Assumptions about Authority • Love, Compassion, Justice and Humility • Human Ri…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781032221540
ISBN-10:1032221542
Series:The Basics
Author:Geoffrey D. Claussen
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:Routledge
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:182
Release Date:4 December 2024
Weight:453g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm
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Critics Review

“Any book on Jewish ethics that includes so many elements - classical and modern texts, theological and secular ethics, Maimonides and contemporary feminist thought - would be impressive. This book introduces all of these things and more, while remaining highly readable, concise, and generous in its analysis.”

- Emily Filler (Washington and Lee University)

About The Author

Geoffrey D. Claussen

Geoffrey D. Claussen is Lori and Eric Sklut Professor in Jewish Studies, Professor of Religious Studies, and Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at Elon University, USA.

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