Introduction to Jewish Ethics offers a concise overview of the Jewish ethical tradition as it has evolved from biblical times to the present. The volume provides a broad conceptual overview of the central beliefs of classical Judaism and the ways in which these frame traditional Jewish approaches to issues in ethics, both theoretical and practical and it familiarizes readers with the distinctive ways in which contemporary Jewish ethics draw upon this rich tradition of religious-ethical reflection as they address key ethical issue of our day. The volume examines religion, ethics and religious ethics, Judaism and Jewish Ethics, sources of Jewish ethics, contours of Jewish moral life, foundations of moral obligation in Judaism and Jewish ethics in modern times. For those interested in religion and ethics.
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Sound, concise introduction:
Newman's book is a compact work, rich in detail, which introduces the reader to the religious beliefs and practices of Judaism. Offering a fairly substantive account of Jewish rabbinical traditions such at the oral torah or Talmud, he introduces the reader to a Jewish conception of ethics, and how disagreement and variety of opinion is found within that tradition. While this book may be suitable for introductory readers, parts may seem dense or hard to get through without prior exposure to Judaism. As a... more info
An Accessible Introduction:
Newman has written an elegant, accessible introduction to Jewish Ethics. This is an introductory work, and for more depth, you will have to go elsewhere, but for a "first text" in the subject, this is hard to beat.
Excellent Overview:
Although this book was written as a textbook, the author's clarity and obvious mastery of the subject make it an intellectually exciting journey for all readers interested in Judaism and ethics.
