{"product_id":"creating-an-ethical-jewish-life-a-practical-introduction-to-classic-teachings-on-how-to-be-a-jew-paperback","title":"Creating an Ethical Jewish Life: A Practical Introduction to Classic Teachings on How to Be a Jew - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eByron L. Sherwin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSeymour Cohen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA handbook of Jewish ethical values and literature. Life as an art form--an invitation to Jewish ethical living. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"It is the human task to complete God's unfinished artistic masterpiece--the human person.\"\u003cbr\u003e--from the Introduction \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe classic texts of Jewish ethical literature--works little-known to most of us--are now readily available for personal study. This one-of-a-kind book brings the genre of Jewish ethical literature from its origins in the ancient and medieval worlds, straight into our 21st-century lives. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn invitation into a history rich with wisdom and guidance, \u003ci\u003eCreating an Ethical Jewish Life\u003c\/i\u003e offers traditional texts, clear explanations, and ways for us to use them in our lives. Rabbis Sherwin and Cohen highlight a wide variety of classic texts, including the \u003ci\u003eZohar, The Holy Letter, The Path of the Upright\u003c\/i\u003e by Moshe Hayyim Luzzatto, \u003ci\u003eDuties of the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e by Bahya ibn Pakudah, and Nachmanides' \u003ci\u003eCommentary on the Torah. \u003c\/i\u003eThese timeless texts are combined with the authors' insightful commentary to address the ultimate human moral issue, the most intimate personal question: How can I best live the life God has entrusted into my care? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith expertise and passion, Sherwin and Cohen show us how these unusual texts not only inform--but can transform our lives. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplores how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeal with ego - Be wise - Be healthy - Employ wealth - Die - Behave sexually - Believe in God - Thank God - Love God - Study the Torah - Repent - Treat one's parents - Parent - Speak about another - Be Philanthropic \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760497656096,"sku":"9781580231145","price":21.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9c573c691a3f9b26827213abe2ad2f8b.webp?v=1780181546","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/creating-an-ethical-jewish-life-a-practical-introduction-to-classic-teachings-on-how-to-be-a-jew-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}