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Ethics of the Sages

by Ronald W. Pies

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Publisher Comments:

The Ethics of the Sages: An Interfaith Commentary on Pirkei Avot examines the profound teachings of one of the most well-known and beloved texts of Jewish life from the standpoints of other religious and philosopical systems. Each of the teachings contained within Pirkei Avot are analyzed in relation to similar or parallel teachings from Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, and other spiritual traditions.

Synopsis:

The author examines the ethical teachings of Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Sages) from a multifaith perspective in order to draw parallels between Pirkei Avot and the values of the world's major faiths. This extraordinary volume also connects the teachings in Pirkei Avot with the larger fabric of psychology, philosophy, and literature.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 413-417) and index.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780765761033
Subtitle:
An Interfaith Commentary of Pirkei Avot
Author:
Pies, Ronald W.
Publisher:
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Location:
Northvale, N.J.
Subject:
History
Subject:
Judaism - General
Subject:
Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Subject:
Ethics, jewish
Subject:
Talmud
Subject:
Religious ethics
Subject:
Mishnah
Subject:
Judaism - Talmud
Publication Date:
December 1999
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Pages:
435
Dimensions:
920x636x158 190
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