ABSTRACT

Originally published in its sixth edition in 1929, this volume was one of the first to have appeared in England which was written from a liberal standpoint. It gives a comprehensive account of Jewish belief and practice as conceived by those of moderate views. A significant part of the book covers Jewish ethics, and specifically their practical aspects as well as advice for Jewish teenagers of Confirmation age.

part |36 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter I|11 pages

Religion in General

chapter Chapter II|14 pages

The Bible

chapter Chapter III|9 pages

Other Sources of Judaism

part Book I|136 pages

Beliefs

chapter Chapter I|12 pages

Faith and Reason

chapter Chapter II|9 pages

The Existence of God

chapter Chapter III|14 pages

The Nature of God

chapter Chapter IV|10 pages

The Nature of God

chapter Chapter V|15 pages

The Divine in Man

chapter Chapter VI|13 pages

Man is Free

chapter Chapter VII|15 pages

God and Man

chapter Chapter VIII|11 pages

The Mystery of Pain

chapter Chapter IX|12 pages

The Highest Service; the Future Life

chapter Chapter X|23 pages

Israel’s mission

part Book II|144 pages

Ceremonial

chapter |3 pages

Introductory

chapter Chapter I|16 pages

The Dietary Laws and Jewish Separatism

chapter Chapter II|6 pages

The Historic Consciousness ; The Holy Days

chapter Chapter III|12 pages

The Sabbath

chapter Chapter IV|12 pages

Passover

chapter Chapter V|12 pages

Pentecost

chapter Chapter VI|11 pages

Tabernacles

chapter Chapter VII|8 pages

New Moon and New Year

chapter Chapter VIII|20 pages

The Day of Atonement

chapter Chapter IX|12 pages

The Minor Fasts and Feasts

chapter Chapter X|7 pages

Public Worship

chapter Chapter XI|13 pages

The Synagogue and Its Services

chapter Chapter XII|10 pages

The Jewish Calendar

part Book III|196 pages

Moral Duties

chapter |7 pages

Introductory

chapter Chapter I|14 pages

Duties Towards God—Humility and Kindred Virtues

chapter Chapter II|15 pages

Prayer

chapter Chapter III|7 pages

Sincerity

chapter Chapter IV|9 pages

Duties to Self—The Physical Life

chapter Chapter V|10 pages

The Physical Life

chapter Chapter VI|11 pages

The Intellectual and the Spiritual Life

chapter Chapter VII|11 pages

Duties to Others—The Golden Rule

chapter Chapter VIII|19 pages

The Family

chapter Chapter IX|9 pages

Integrity In Business

chapter Chapter X|25 pages

Truthfulness and Kindred Virtues

chapter Chapter XI|26 pages

Benevolence

chapter Chapter XII|16 pages

Duties to the State

chapter Chapter XIII|11 pages

Duties to the Religious Community

chapter |4 pages

Conclusion