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Becoming a mensch : timeless talmudic ethics for everyone / Ronald Pies.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Lanham, MD : Hamilton Books, ©2011.Description: 1 online resource (vii, 146 pages)Content type:
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ISBN:
  • 9780761852971
  • 0761852972
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version:: Becoming a mensch.DDC classification:
  • 296.2 22
LOC classification:
  • BM495 .P54 2011eb
Other classification:
  • online - EBSCO
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Contents:
Introduction; Chapter One. A Brief Tour of the Talmudic Territory; Chapter Two. Kindness and Compassion; Chapter Three. Generosity and Charity; Chapter Four. Self-Mastery and Self-Discipline; Chapter Five. Moderation and "The Middle Way"; Chapter Six. Humility and Flexibility; Chapter Seven. Forgiveness and Apology; Chapter Eight. Justice and Retribution; Chapter Nine. Respect for Self and Others; Chapter Ten. Attentive Listening and Understanding; Chapter Eleven. Acquiring Knowledge and Wisdom; Chapter Twelve. Caution and Prudence.
Summary: Becoming a Mensch is a "user's guide" to becoming a better person, taking readers through a process of personal growth by means of modern-day vignettes that draw upon the Talmud's ancient wisdom. By examining character traits such as "kindness and compassion," "self-mastery and self discipline," and "humility and flexibility," readers of any or no faith learn what it takes to become a "mensch"--A decent and honorable human being. Readers are introduced to the greatest sages of the Talmudic era and many modern masters of ethical behavior. Becoming a Mensch is not only a guidebook for persona.
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eBook eBook Biblioteca "Angelicum" Pont. Univ. S.Tommaso d'Aquino Nuvola online online - EBSCO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Online access Not for loan (Accesso limitato) Accesso per gli utenti autorizzati / Access for authorized users (ebsco)351506

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction; Chapter One. A Brief Tour of the Talmudic Territory; Chapter Two. Kindness and Compassion; Chapter Three. Generosity and Charity; Chapter Four. Self-Mastery and Self-Discipline; Chapter Five. Moderation and "The Middle Way"; Chapter Six. Humility and Flexibility; Chapter Seven. Forgiveness and Apology; Chapter Eight. Justice and Retribution; Chapter Nine. Respect for Self and Others; Chapter Ten. Attentive Listening and Understanding; Chapter Eleven. Acquiring Knowledge and Wisdom; Chapter Twelve. Caution and Prudence.

Becoming a Mensch is a "user's guide" to becoming a better person, taking readers through a process of personal growth by means of modern-day vignettes that draw upon the Talmud's ancient wisdom. By examining character traits such as "kindness and compassion," "self-mastery and self discipline," and "humility and flexibility," readers of any or no faith learn what it takes to become a "mensch"--A decent and honorable human being. Readers are introduced to the greatest sages of the Talmudic era and many modern masters of ethical behavior. Becoming a Mensch is not only a guidebook for persona.

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