A Philosophy of Mitzvot: The Religious and Ethical Principles of Judaism, Their root in Biblical Law and the Judaic Oral Tradition

Gersion Appel

ISBN 10: 1933143177 / ISBN 13: 9781933143170

Published by Yashar Books, 2008

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2nd revised edition. 326 pages. 9.10x6.10x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Philosophy of Mitzvot: The Religious and Ethical Principles of Judaism, Their root in Biblical Law and the Judaic Oral Tradition
• Publisher: Yashar Books
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1933143177
• ISBN 13: 9781933143170
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.64 kilograms

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Rabbi Dr. Gersion Appel is Yeshiva University Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Jewish Studies, and formerly Adjunct Professor of Graduate Hebrew Studies in New York University. He received his Torah education in Yeshiva and Mesivta Torah V'Daas and Yeshiva Rabbeinu Yitzchak Elchanan, where he received his Rabbinic ordination (Semicha). He graduated Yeshiva College and has a Doctor of Hebrew Literature degree from Yeshiva University and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Harvard University. Other books published and edited by Rabbi Dr. Appel include The Concise Code of Jewish Law: Compiled from Kitzur Shulchan Aruch and Traditional Sources; Sefer Ha-Neyar, A Thirteenth Century Code of Jewish Law; Studies in Jewish Law, Philosophy and Literature: S.K. Mirsky Memorial Volume.