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Introduction to Jewish Ethics, An 1/e

Louis E. Newman
Published April 2004 by Prentice Hall
Copyright 2005, 240 pp., Paper
ISBN: 0-13-238890-1

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Summary

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. KEY TOPICS: 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. MARKET: For those interested in religion and ethics.

Features

Historical-critical approach.
- Provides students with a balanced and accessible presentation that does not presuppose that there is one “right” approach to Jewish ethics.

Focuses on basic concepts and key approaches to Jewish ethics.
- Provides students with a clear, easy-to-absorb presentation of the conceptual contours of the ethical tradition.

Expansive breadth of coverage—Both classical—biblical and rabbinic— and modern materials.
- Provides students with a comprehensive overview of divergent theological and ethical perspectives within the Jewish tradition.

Suggestions for further reading.
- Provides students with opportunities to pursue a more detailed study of matters touched on here.

Chapter summaries and questions.
- Focuses students' attention on key points and helps them review and retain more information.

Variety of contemporary Jewish ethical perspectives—Includes issues on abortion, sexual ethics, and war.
- Makes the material relevant to students.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Preparing for the Journey.

1. Religion, Ethics and Religious Ethics.

2. Judaism and Jewish Ethics.

3. Sources of Jewish Ethics.

4. Contours of Jewish Moral Life.

5. Foundations of Moral Obligation in Judaism.

6. Jewish Ethics in Modern Times.

7. Three Case Studies: Continuity and Diversity in Contemporary Jewish Ethics.

Conclusion: Learning the Language of Jewish Ethics.

Notes.

Glossary.

Suggestions for Further Reading.

Index.

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