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How to Improve Your Mind

by Baruch Spinoza, Dagobert D. Runes ...

The Enlightenment thinker asserts that mental tranquility is achieved through knowledge of God in this brief philosophical treatise.Seventeenth-century philosopher Baruch Spinoza was one of the most original and important thinkers of his time. His magnum opus, Ethics, influenced generations of great minds from Karl Marx to Ludwig Wittgenstein and George Santayana. In this earlier work, Spinoza ... Read more

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The Enlightenment thinker asserts that mental tranquility is achieved through knowledge of God in this brief philosophical treatise.Seventeenth-century philosopher Baruch Spinoza was one of the most original and important thinkers of his time. His magnum opus, Ethics, influenced generations of great minds from Karl Marx to Ludwig Wittgenstein and George Santayana. In this earlier work, Spinoza
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The Tanach Or Jewish Bible (Mobi Spiritual)

by MobileReference ...

This is an electronic edition of the complete book. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display. TABLE OF CONTENTS:Torah - The LawBereshit ... Read more

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This is an electronic edition of the complete book. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display. TABLE OF CONTENTS:Torah - The LawBereshit
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Hebraic Literature: Translations From The Talmud, Midrashim And Kabbala (Mobi Classics)

by Various ...

This is an electronic edition of the complete book. This book features the table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display. ... Read more

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This is an electronic edition of the complete book. This book features the table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.
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Five Volumes of Spiritual Wisdom: The Wisdom of the Torah, The Wisdom of the Talmud, The Wisdom of the Koran, The Wisdom of Muhammad, and The Wisdom of Buddha

The Wisdom of the Torah, The Wisdom of the Talmud, The Wisdom of the Koran, The Wisdom of Muhammad, and The Wisdom of Buddha

by Philosophical Library ...

Series series The Wisdom Series
Words of ancient wisdom from some of the world’s most seminal textsThe Wisdom of the Torah is an instruction in the central beliefs of three world religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. But by observing the Torah, or the Hebrew Bible, as a collected work of multiple authors spanning generations, the modern reader can look beyond its fundamental instruction. In these works, readers find many ... Read more

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Words of ancient wisdom from some of the world’s most seminal textsThe Wisdom of the Torah is an instruction in the central beliefs of three world religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. But by observing the Torah, or the Hebrew Bible, as a collected work of multiple authors spanning generations, the modern reader can look beyond its fundamental instruction. In these works, readers find many
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The Wisdom of the Talmud

by Philosophical Library ...

Series series The Wisdom Series
Discover the ancient wisdom and historical influence of a cornerstone of JudaismThe Wisdom of the Talmud presents a thorough history and overview of the Talmud, the rabbinical commentary on the Torah that was developed in the Jewish academies of Palestine and Babylonia. From the close of the Biblical canon to the end of the fifth century, Jewish scholars studied the scripture and worked to develop ... Read more

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Discover the ancient wisdom and historical influence of a cornerstone of JudaismThe Wisdom of the Talmud presents a thorough history and overview of the Talmud, the rabbinical commentary on the Torah that was developed in the Jewish academies of Palestine and Babylonia. From the close of the Biblical canon to the end of the fifth century, Jewish scholars studied the scripture and worked to develop
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The Essential Talmud

by Adin Steinsaltz ...

A masterful introduction to the to the great repository of Jewish wisdom, the TalmudIn The Essential Talmud, the renowned Israeli scholar and teacher Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz succinctly describes the history, structure, and methodology of the sacred text by which the Jewish people have lived and survived through the ages. Rabbi Steinsaltz summarizes the Talmud's main principles, demonstrates its ... Read more

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A masterful introduction to the to the great repository of Jewish wisdom, the TalmudIn The Essential Talmud, the renowned Israeli scholar and teacher Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz succinctly describes the history, structure, and methodology of the sacred text by which the Jewish people have lived and survived through the ages. Rabbi Steinsaltz summarizes the Talmud's main principles, demonstrates its
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Nine Talmudic Readings

by Emmanuel Levinas ...

These nine masterful readings of the Talmud by the renowned French Jewish philosopher translate Jewish thought into the language of modern times.One of the major continental philosophers of the twentieth century, Emmanuel Levinas was also an important Talmudic commentator. Between 1963 and 1975, he delivered an enlightening and influential series of commentaries at the annual Talmudic colloquia of ... Read more

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These nine masterful readings of the Talmud by the renowned French Jewish philosopher translate Jewish thought into the language of modern times.One of the major continental philosophers of the twentieth century, Emmanuel Levinas was also an important Talmudic commentator. Between 1963 and 1975, he delivered an enlightening and influential series of commentaries at the annual Talmudic colloquia of
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Talmud

Exploring the Ancient Wisdom and Sacred Traditions of Rabbinic Teachings

by Various Authors ...

The Talmud, a seminal work of Jewish literature, represents the culmination of centuries of rabbinic scholarship and discourse. Comprising the Mishnah and the Gemara, this text delves into intricate discussions on Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, and customs, offering profound insights into the complexities of life in ancient and medieval Jewish society. Its literary style intertwines narrative, ... Read more

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The Talmud, a seminal work of Jewish literature, represents the culmination of centuries of rabbinic scholarship and discourse. Comprising the Mishnah and the Gemara, this text delves into intricate discussions on Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, and customs, offering profound insights into the complexities of life in ancient and medieval Jewish society. Its literary style intertwines narrative,
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Wise Men and Their Tales

Portraits of Biblical, Talmudic, and Hasidic Masters

by Elie Wiesel ...

In Wise Men and Their Tales, a master teacher gives us his fascinating insights into the lives of a wide range of biblical figures, Talmudic scholars, and Hasidic rabbis.The matriarch Sarah, fiercely guarding her son, Isaac, against the negative influence of his half-brother Ishmael; Samson, the solitary hero and protector of his people, whose singular weakness brought about his tragic end; Isaiah ... Read more

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In Wise Men and Their Tales, a master teacher gives us his fascinating insights into the lives of a wide range of biblical figures, Talmudic scholars, and Hasidic rabbis.The matriarch Sarah, fiercely guarding her son, Isaac, against the negative influence of his half-brother Ishmael; Samson, the solitary hero and protector of his people, whose singular weakness brought about his tragic end; Isaiah
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Jewish Wisdom

The Wisdom of the Kabbalah, The Wisdom of the Talmud, and The Wisdom of the Torah

by Philosophical Library ...

Series series Wisdom
From the sacred texts of Judaism: ancient and lyrical reflections on the meaning of life, faith, and humanity.The Wisdom of the Kabbalah: Handed down in the oral tradition for thousands of years and transcribed in fourteenth-century Spain, the Kabbalah is the classical expression of Jewish mysticism. This collection draws from the main work of Kabbalah— Sepher ha-Zohar, or The Book of Splendor.The ... Read more

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From the sacred texts of Judaism: ancient and lyrical reflections on the meaning of life, faith, and humanity.The Wisdom of the Kabbalah: Handed down in the oral tradition for thousands of years and transcribed in fourteenth-century Spain, the Kabbalah is the classical expression of Jewish mysticism. This collection draws from the main work of Kabbalah— Sepher ha-Zohar, or The Book of Splendor.The
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The Legends of the Jews (Vol. 1-4) (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Bible times and Characters from the Creation to Esther

by Louis Ginzberg, Romy Jasperwell ...

Translated by Henrietta Szold, Paul Radin ...

The Legends of the Jews (Vols. 1–4) is Louis Ginzberg's monumental narrative synthesis of Jewish legend, arranging biblical, rabbinic, apocryphal, and midrashic traditions into a continuous sacred history from Creation through the biblical past. Written in elevated yet lucid prose, the work transforms dispersed aggadic materials into a literary epic, preserving their theological imagination while ... Read more

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The Legends of the Jews (Vols. 1–4) is Louis Ginzberg's monumental narrative synthesis of Jewish legend, arranging biblical, rabbinic, apocryphal, and midrashic traditions into a continuous sacred history from Creation through the biblical past. Written in elevated yet lucid prose, the work transforms dispersed aggadic materials into a literary epic, preserving their theological imagination while
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The Talmud

A Selection

The Talmud is one of the most significant religious texts in the world, second only to the Bible in its importance to Judaism. As the Bible is the word of God, The Talmud applies that word to the lives of its followers. In a range of styles including commentary, parables, proverbs and anecdotes, it provides guidance on all aspects of everyday life from ownership to commerce to relationships. This ... Read more

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The Talmud is one of the most significant religious texts in the world, second only to the Bible in its importance to Judaism. As the Bible is the word of God, The Talmud applies that word to the lives of its followers. In a range of styles including commentary, parables, proverbs and anecdotes, it provides guidance on all aspects of everyday life from ownership to commerce to relationships. This
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Reference Guide to the Talmud

The Indispensable Talmud Study Aid

by Steinsaltz, Rabbi Adin Even-Israel ...

Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz’s Reference Guide to the Talmud is the original Talmud study aid. An indispensable resource for students of all levels, this fully revised, English-language edition of the Reference Guide clearly and concisely explains the Talmud’s fundamental structure, concepts, terminology, assumptions, and inner logic; provides essential historical and biographical information ... Read more

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Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz’s Reference Guide to the Talmud is the original Talmud study aid. An indispensable resource for students of all levels, this fully revised, English-language edition of the Reference Guide clearly and concisely explains the Talmud’s fundamental structure, concepts, terminology, assumptions, and inner logic; provides essential historical and biographical information
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The Bible, the Talmud, and the New Testament

Elijah Zvi Soloveitchik's Commentary to the Gospels

by Elijah Zvi Soloveitchik, Peter Salovey ...

Translated by Jordan Gayle Levy ...

Series series Jewish Culture and Contexts
Born in Slutzk, Russia, in 1805, Elijah Zvi Soloveitchik is a largely forgotten member of the prestigious Soloveitchik rabbinic dynasty. Before Hayyim Soloveitchik developed the standard Brisker method of Talmudic study, or Joseph Dov Soloveitchik helped to found American Modern Orthodox Judaism, Elijah Soloveitchik wrote Qol Qore, a rabbinic commentary on the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. Qol Qore ... Read more

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Born in Slutzk, Russia, in 1805, Elijah Zvi Soloveitchik is a largely forgotten member of the prestigious Soloveitchik rabbinic dynasty. Before Hayyim Soloveitchik developed the standard Brisker method of Talmudic study, or Joseph Dov Soloveitchik helped to found American Modern Orthodox Judaism, Elijah Soloveitchik wrote Qol Qore, a rabbinic commentary on the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. Qol Qore
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Talmud

Wisdom of the Ages About Law, Religion, Science, Mathematics, Philosophy, and Mo

by Rabbi Aaron Parry ...

An insightful look at one of the most unusual written works ever created. Compiled centuries ago by a group of wise men as a way to preserve the oral traditions of the Jewish faith, the Talmud has challenged and thrilled some of the world’s greatest minds with its complex approach to exploring ideas and subjects from virtually every possible angle. This essential guide makes the ancient text of ... Read more

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An insightful look at one of the most unusual written works ever created. Compiled centuries ago by a group of wise men as a way to preserve the oral traditions of the Jewish faith, the Talmud has challenged and thrilled some of the world’s greatest minds with its complex approach to exploring ideas and subjects from virtually every possible angle. This essential guide makes the ancient text of
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Nahmanides

Law and Mysticism

by Moshe Halbertal ...

Translated by Daniel Tabak ...

A broad, systematic account of one of the most original and creative kabbalists, biblical interpreters, and Talmudic scholars the Jewish tradition has ever producedRabbi Moses b. Nahman (1194–1270), known in English as Nahmanides, was the greatest Talmudic scholar of the thirteenth century and one of the deepest and most original biblical interpreters. Beyond his monumental scholastic achievements ... Read more

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A broad, systematic account of one of the most original and creative kabbalists, biblical interpreters, and Talmudic scholars the Jewish tradition has ever producedRabbi Moses b. Nahman (1194–1270), known in English as Nahmanides, was the greatest Talmudic scholar of the thirteenth century and one of the deepest and most original biblical interpreters. Beyond his monumental scholastic achievements
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Hello? G-d?

An Exploration of Life's Most Fundamental Question

by Shlomo M Ben Zeev ...

Series Book 1 - Core Emmuna
Have you ever been on a hike, reached a scene that takes your breath away, and suddenly you were hit by the beauty in front of you?Perhaps you were sitting and thinking - or brooding - in your room during a quiet moment, and out of sudden frustration you looked around, searching for it?There is something there! But what is it?Then suddenly, you realize that "it" is life, and you are hit by the ... Read more

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Have you ever been on a hike, reached a scene that takes your breath away, and suddenly you were hit by the beauty in front of you?Perhaps you were sitting and thinking - or brooding - in your room during a quiet moment, and out of sudden frustration you looked around, searching for it?There is something there! But what is it?Then suddenly, you realize that "it" is life, and you are hit by the
... Read more
The Talmud

"The Talmud" translated by Joseph Barclay is a pioneering work, being one of the first substantial abridged translations of this central text in Jewish tradition and law. Published in the late nineteenth century, this translation marks a significant contribution to the understanding of the Talmud beyond the Jewish community.Barclay, a sympathetic Christian scholar, undertook this immense task ... Read more

$4.49 USD

"The Talmud" translated by Joseph Barclay is a pioneering work, being one of the first substantial abridged translations of this central text in Jewish tradition and law. Published in the late nineteenth century, this translation marks a significant contribution to the understanding of the Talmud beyond the Jewish community.Barclay, a sympathetic Christian scholar, undertook this immense task
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Windows onto Jewish Legal Culture Volume 2

Fourteen Exploratory Essays

Edited by Hanina Ben-Menahem, Arye Edrei, Neil S. Hecht ...

This book opens windows onto Jewish legal culture, by offering fourteen exploratory essays, each of which focuses on an aspect of Jewish law, broadly understood. Each chapter is a self-contained journey, as it were, into a feature of the Jewish legal landscape. In other words, rather than taking a structural approach, and attempting to neatly circumscribe and define ‘every’ element of Jewish law, ... Read more

$54.89 USD

This book opens windows onto Jewish legal culture, by offering fourteen exploratory essays, each of which focuses on an aspect of Jewish law, broadly understood. Each chapter is a self-contained journey, as it were, into a feature of the Jewish legal landscape. In other words, rather than taking a structural approach, and attempting to neatly circumscribe and define ‘every’ element of Jewish law,
... Read more
The Gospel of Mary Magdalene: An Easy Guide to Mary’s Message for Today

by CinderPress Publishing ...

Unlock the Lost Wisdom of Mary Magdalene — A Voice of Love, Inner Peace, and Spiritual PowerThe Gospel of Mary Magdalene: An Easy Guide to Mary's Message for Today invites you to rediscover the profound teachings of one of the most misunderstood figures in Christian history. Once silenced and overlooked, Mary Magdalene's voice is rising again—calling us to awaken to the truth within.In this ... Read more

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Unlock the Lost Wisdom of Mary Magdalene — A Voice of Love, Inner Peace, and Spiritual PowerThe Gospel of Mary Magdalene: An Easy Guide to Mary's Message for Today invites you to rediscover the profound teachings of one of the most misunderstood figures in Christian history. Once silenced and overlooked, Mary Magdalene's voice is rising again—calling us to awaken to the truth within.In this
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The Guide of the Perplexed, Volume 2

by Moses Maimonides ...

Translated by Shlomo Pines ...

The classic translation of the text exploring the relationship between Jewish theology and Aristotelian philosophy.This monument of rabbinical exegesis written at the end of the twelfth century has exerted an immense and continuing influence upon Jewish thought. Its aim is to liberate people from the tormenting perplexities arising from their understanding of the Bible according only to its ... Read more

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The classic translation of the text exploring the relationship between Jewish theology and Aristotelian philosophy.This monument of rabbinical exegesis written at the end of the twelfth century has exerted an immense and continuing influence upon Jewish thought. Its aim is to liberate people from the tormenting perplexities arising from their understanding of the Bible according only to its
... Read more
Talmud

Enriched edition. Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Jewish Wisdom and Legal Interpretation

by Various Authors, Selene Dorswell ...

The Talmud, a foundational text of Rabbinic Judaism, is a compendium of Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, and history, encapsulating centuries of oral tradition and scholarly debate. With its intricate structure, comprising the Mishnah and the Gemara, the Talmud employs a unique literary style characterized by dialectical reasoning and anecdotal narratives, merging legal discourse with narrative art ... Read more

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The Talmud, a foundational text of Rabbinic Judaism, is a compendium of Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, and history, encapsulating centuries of oral tradition and scholarly debate. With its intricate structure, comprising the Mishnah and the Gemara, the Talmud employs a unique literary style characterized by dialectical reasoning and anecdotal narratives, merging legal discourse with narrative art
... Read more
Les Grands Érudits du Talmud : Histoire, Évolution et Héritage

Comment Hillel, Shammaï, Rabbi Akiva et Rabbi Meir ont façonné la loi et la tradition juives à travers les écoles de pensée, les thèmes et l'influence durable de leurs enseignements.

by YVES SITBON ...

Découvrez l'histoire fascinante des grands érudits du Talmud dans ce livre captivant. L'introduction vous offre une présentation de la signification et de l'importance du Talmud dans la tradition juive et de son influence sur la vie religieuse et culturelle.Vous en apprendrez plus sur deux des plus grands rabbins de l'histoire juive, Hillel et Shammaï, et leur rôle clé dans la formation de la loi ... Read more

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Découvrez l'histoire fascinante des grands érudits du Talmud dans ce livre captivant. L'introduction vous offre une présentation de la signification et de l'importance du Talmud dans la tradition juive et de son influence sur la vie religieuse et culturelle.Vous en apprendrez plus sur deux des plus grands rabbins de l'histoire juive, Hillel et Shammaï, et leur rôle clé dans la formation de la loi
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And the Sages Did Not Know

Early Rabbinic Approaches to Intersex

by Rabbi Sarra Lev ...

This book explores the question: How did the rabbis of the first two centuries CE approach bodies that are born with variant genitals—bodies that they could not identify as definitely male or female? The rabbis had constructed a system in which every behavior was governed by one’s sex/gender, posing a conundrum both for people who did not fit into that model and for the rabbinic enterprise itself. ... Read more

$56.69 USD

This book explores the question: How did the rabbis of the first two centuries CE approach bodies that are born with variant genitals—bodies that they could not identify as definitely male or female? The rabbis had constructed a system in which every behavior was governed by one’s sex/gender, posing a conundrum both for people who did not fit into that model and for the rabbinic enterprise itself.
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