Author : Gersion Appel
Publisher : Lambda
ISBN 13 : 9781933143170
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis A Philosophy of Mitzvot by : Gersion Appel
Download or read book A Philosophy of Mitzvot written by Gersion Appel and published by Lambda. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What divine purpose do the mitzvot, the Biblical commandments, serve? What moral and spiritual goals do the mitzvot envision? The Sefer ha-Hinnukh, one of the principal works in Jewish ethical and halakhic literature, is a primary source for ta'amei ha-mitzvot, the reasons and purpose of the divine commandments in the Torah. A Philosophy of Mitzvot by Rabbi Dr. Gersion Appel sets forth the Hinnukh s objectives and his approach to revealing the religious and ethical meaning of the mitzvot. In his wide-ranging study, the author presents a comprehensive view of Jewish philosophy as developed by the Hinnukh and the classical Jewish philosophers. The Hinnukh emerges in this study as a great educator and moral and religious guide, and his classic work as a treasure-trove of Jewish knowledge, religious inspiration, and brilliant insight in the molding of human character.