| Pirke Avot: Sayings of the Jewish Fathers Contributor(s): Various (Author), Taylor, Charles (Author) |
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ISBN: 1387843605 ISBN-13: 9781387843602 Publisher: Lulu.com OUR PRICE: $9.28 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2018 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Religion |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 6" W x 9" (0.16 lbs) 40 pages |
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| Publisher Description: This exceptional translation of Pirke Avot (Pirkei Avot) features in full the chapters and sacred phrases by the Jewish forefathers. Pirke Avot or Pirkei Avot - in English 'Chapters of the Fathers' - is a collection of sayings and aphorisms dating from antiquity which teach the ethics and morality of the Jewish faith. Attributed to various sages of Judaism who taught between the 2nd century BCE to the 2nd century AD, this collection combines some of the finest and most salient phrases coined by the revered rabbis of old. Since the early Middle Ages, it has been customary in several Jewish traditions for adherents and aspiring rabbis to devote time studying and absorbing these ancient sayings. Many are characterised by a memorable brevity, for expressing in a couple of sentences what other teachers would find difficult to teach in several pages. The Jewish principles of kindness, self-respect and the respect of others are expounded upon with insightful detail. |