An Introduction to Jewish Ethics

Editorial Review:

For courses in Religion, Judaism and Ethics. This text offers an overview of the Jewish ethical tradition as it has evolved from biblical times to the present. Provides an overview of the central beliefs of classical Judaism and the ways in which these frame traditional Jewish approaches to issues in ethics, both theoretical and practical.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

Sound, concise introduction:

Newman's book is a compact work, rich in detail, which introduces the reader to the religious beliefs and practices of Judaism. Offering a fairly substantive account of Jewish rabbinical traditions such at the oral torah or Talmud, he introduces the reader to a Jewish conception of ethics, and how disagreement and variety of opinion is found within that tradition. While this book may be suitable for introductory readers, parts may seem dense or hard to get through without prior exposure to Judaism. As a... more info

An Accessible Introduction:

Newman has written an elegant, accessible introduction to Jewish Ethics. This is an introductory work, and for more depth, you will have to go elsewhere, but for a "first text" in the subject, this is hard to beat.

Excellent Overview:

Although this book was written as a textbook, the author's clarity and obvious mastery of the subject make it an intellectually exciting journey for all readers interested in Judaism and ethics.

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