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Becoming a mensch : timeless Talmudic ethics for everyone / Ronald Pies.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Pies, Ronald W., 1952-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Jewish ethics.
- Ethics in rabbinical literature.
- Jewish law--Moral and ethical aspects.
- Jewish law.
- Talmud--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
- Talmud.
- Rabbinical literature--History and criticism.
- Rabbinical literature.
- Jewish way of life.
- Physical Description:
- vii, 146 pages ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Lanham, MD : Hamilton Books, [2011]
- Summary:
- This user's guide to becoming a better person takes readers through a process of personal growth by means of modern-day vignettes that draw upon the Talmud's ancient wisdom. Readers of any or no faith learn what it takes to become a mensch -- a decent and honorable human being.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-146)
- ISBN:
- 9780761852964
- 0761852964
- OCLC:
- 670479216
- Publisher Number:
- 99942111508
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