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Claussen, Geoffrey D., 1979-

Modern musar : contested virtues in Jewish thought / Geoffrey D. Claussen ; foreword by Louis E. Newman. - 1 online resource. - Jps anthologies of jewish thought . - JPS anthologies of Jewish thought. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Honesty and Love of Truth (Yosher/Ahavat ha-Emet) -- 2. Curiosity and Inquisitiveness (Sakranut/Ḥakranut) -- 3. Humility (Anavah) -- 4. Courage and Valor (Ometz Lev/Gevurah) -- 5. Self-Restraint and Temperance (Shelitah Atzmit/Metinut) -- 6. Gratitude (Hakarat ha-Tov) -- 7. Forgiveness (Salḥanut) -- 8. Love, Kindness, and Compassion (Ahavah/Ḥesed/Raḥmanut) -- 9. Solidarity and Social Responsibility (Arevut/Aḥarayut) -- 10. Justice and Righteousness (Tzedek) -- Conclusion -- List of Source Texts.

"Modern Musar explores the diverse ways Jews understand ten virtues: honesty and love of truth; curiosity and inquisitiveness; humility; courage and valor; temperance and self-restraint; gratitude; forgiveness; love, kindness, and compassion; solidarity and social responsibility; and justice and righteousness"--

ISBN: 9780827618886 0827618883 9780827618879 0827618875

Source: 22573/ctv29p6g5n JSTOR

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Jewish ethics.
Morale juive.
RELIGION / Ethics
Jewish ethics

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: BJ1285.2 / .C55 2022

Dewey Class. No.: 296.3/6