Becoming a mensch : timeless talmudic ethics for everyone / Ronald Pies.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pies, Ronald.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jewish ethics.

Jewish law--Moral and ethical aspects.

Jewish law.

Rabbinical literature.

Talmud.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (236 p.)

Place of Publication:

Lanham, MD : Hamilton Books, 2010.

Language Note:

English

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.

Contents:

Introduction; Chapter One; A Brief Tour of the Talmudic Territory; Chapter Two; Kindness and Compassion; Chapter Three; Generosity and Charity; Chapter Four; Self-Mastery and Self-Discipline; Chapter Five; Moderation and "The Middle Way"; Chapter Six; Humility and Flexibility; Chapter Seven; Forgiveness and Apology; Chapter Eight; Justice and Retribution; Chapter Nine; Respect for Self and Others; Chapter Ten; Attentive Listening and Understanding; Chapter Eleven; Acquiring Knowledge and Wisdom; Chapter Twelve; Caution and Prudence; Chapter Thirteen; Discussing and Criticizing Others Fairly

Chapter FourteenHonesty and Integrity; Chapter Fifteen; Trustworthiness and Fidelity; Chapter Sixteen; Gratitude and Contentedness; Chapter Seventeen; Politeness and Tact; Chapter Eighteen; Honoring and Revering Parents and Teachers; Afterword; Appendix One; Selective Chronology of Sages* and Principal Events in Land of Israel; Appendix Two; Glossary of Terms; References

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

0-7618-8128-X

1-283-21375-3

9786613213754

0-7618-5297-2

OCLC:

704283393