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100 1 _aGorfinkle, Joseph I.
_q(Joseph Isaac),
_d1880-
245 1 0 _aPirke Avot: The Sayings of the Jewish Fathers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aIncludes introduction, preface, and footnotes
500 _aRelease date is 2005-07-01
508 _aProduced by Dan Dyckman
520 _a"Pirke Avot: The Sayings of the Jewish Fathers" by Joseph I. Gorfinkle is a collection of ancient Jewish ethical teachings likely compiled in the early centuries of the Common Era. This text serves as an essential part of the Mishnah, with practical maxims that offer insights into moral and ethical living according to Rabbinic thought. The work focuses on the wisdom passed down from revered Jewish scholars, emphasizing themes such as justice, kindness, and the pursuit of knowledge. The opening of "Pirke Avot" introduces the context and structure of the collection, explaining its significance within the larger framework of Jewish tradition. It begins with the transmission of the Torah from Moses to subsequent leaders and emphasizes the foundational role of the ethical teachings. The initial chapters highlight various Rabbis and their sayings, presenting their philosophies on topics like the nature of the world, the importance of humility, and the necessity of studying Torah. The opening portion sets a tone that encourages reflection on moral responsibilities and the cultivation of a virtuous life, establishing the text as a guide for personal ethical development and communal harmony. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMishnah. Avot
653 _aMishnah. Avot -- Commentaries
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8547
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