ABSTRACT

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.

chapter |9 pages

Introduction: Preparing for the Journey

chapter Chapter One|19 pages

Religion, Ethics, and Religious Ethics

chapter Chapter Two|26 pages

Judaism and Jewish Ethics

chapter Chapter Three|28 pages

The Sources of Jewish Ethics

chapter Chapter Four|26 pages

The Contours of Jewish Moral Life

chapter Chapter Five|19 pages

Foundations of Jewish Moral Obligation

chapter Chapter Six|20 pages

Jewish Ethics in Modern Times