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Ethical Treatises of Berachya, Son of Rabbi Natronai Ha Nakdan Being The Compendium and The Masref

Ethical Treatises of Berachya, Son of Rabbi Natronai Ha Nakdan Being The Compendium and The Masref

Hanakdan, Berachya
Gollancz, Hermann

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ISBN10: 1162609214
ISBN13: 9781162609218
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 588
Weight: 2.87
Height: 1.19 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Ethical Treatises of Berachya, Son of Rabbi Natronai Ha Nakdan is a comprehensive collection of ethical teachings and principles by the Jewish philosopher and theologian, Berachya. The book includes two primary works - The Compendium and The Masref - which offer guidance on how to live a moral and virtuous life according to Jewish tradition.In The Compendium, Berachya covers a wide range of topics related to ethics, including the importance of humility, the dangers of pride, the value of kindness and compassion, and the need for self-reflection and introspection. He also delves into the nature of God and the role of religion in shaping ethical behavior.The Masref, on the other hand, focuses specifically on the concept of repentance and the process of atonement for wrongdoing. Berachya emphasizes the importance of acknowledging one's mistakes, seeking forgiveness from those who have been wronged, and making amends through acts of charity and good deeds.Throughout both works, Berachya draws on a wealth of Jewish scripture and tradition to support his ethical teachings, providing readers with a comprehensive and accessible guide to living a virtuous life.1902. Now edited for the first time from manuscripts at Parma and Munich, with an English translation, introduction and notes. This study of the life and works of Berachya may serve to demonstrate how steadily the study of Jewish literature has proceeded in modern times. We may take Berachya as a typical example of a fact well recognized in literary history, that gradually out of the past new names emerge, and that often only after the lapse of centuries the world accords authors and their works the appreciation and honor due them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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