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Words for the Soul: Jewish Wisdom for Life's Journey »
Authors: Ronald H. Isaacs
ISBN-13: 9781568219318, ISBN-10: 1568219318
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Aronson, Jason Inc.
Date Published: June 1996
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Author Biography: Ronald H. Isaacs
Book Synopsis
This book assembles valuable and insightful passages in Jewish literature and lists them by category for easy reference. Sample entries include living the good life, modesty, choosing a mate, respect for parents, care for the elderly, spirituality, and the way to prayer. Each section features background material related to the topic followed by quotes on the theme.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | ||
| 1 | Advice by Threes and Fours | 1 |
| 2 | Body Parts | 5 |
| 3 | Communication | 9 |
| 4 | Death and the World To Come | 15 |
| 5 | Food and Environment | 19 |
| 6 | Health and Medicine | 25 |
| 7 | Holy Places | 29 |
| 8 | Human Attributes and Characteristics | 33 |
| 9 | Feeling and Relating to Others | 45 |
| 10 | Jewish Holidays | 71 |
| 11 | Judges, Courts, and Jewish Law | 85 |
| 12 | Miracles and Luck | 89 |
| 13 | Physics and Nature | 93 |
| 14 | Redemption and the Messiah | 101 |
| 15 | Relationships | 105 |
| 16 | Responsibilities to People and Animals | 115 |
| 17 | Sin and Confession | 139 |
| 18 | Study and Learning | 143 |
| 19 | Ways to God | 149 |
| 20 | Superstition and Folklore | 161 |
| 21 | Time and Sleep | 169 |
| 22 | Work, Wealth, and Deeds of Loving-Kindness | 173 |
| Glossary | 185 | |
| Index | 193 |
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