First published in 1953 Jewish Ethics presents a systematic account of ethics in Judaism. The main sources for a study of Jewish ethics are the Bible and Talmud. Rabbi Israel Mattuck discusses themes like theory of Jewish ethics; man and his moral freedom; ethical element in messianism; guides to righteousness; justice and love; truth and peace; social ethics; the judgment on war; ideas of marriage, family and divorce; and asceticism and the good life, without getting into comparisons between ethics of Judaism and of other religions. This compact book is a must read for scholars of Judaism, religion, and history of Judaism.
Preface Introduction Part I. The Theory of Jewish Ethics 1. The Basis 2. The Motive 3. Man and his Moral Freedom 4. Religion and Ethics 5. Ethical Element in Messianism Part II: General Principles 6. Imitatio Dei 7. Guide to Righteousness 8. Holiness Part III: Social Ethics 9. Social Justice 10. The Judgement on War 11. Social Ethics for Individuals 12. Charity Part IV: The Family 13. Marriage 14. Parents and Children 15. Divorce Part V: The Good Life 16. Personal Morals 17. Asceticism 18. The Good Life and the Religious Life Bibliography Appendix Index
Biography
Israel Mattuck
