Project Gutenberg 2005-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 228 Gorfinkle, Joseph I. (Joseph Isaac) 1880 Gorfinkle, Joseph Isaac Pirke Avot: The Sayings of the Jewish Fathers Includes introduction, preface, and footnotes Produced by Dan Dyckman "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.) Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Mishnah. Avot Mishnah. Avot -- Commentaries BM Text Judaism Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 225342 2025-07-04T06:15:47.997641 text/html 225163 2025-01-11T21:22:39.412777 text/html 155163 2025-07-04T06:15:54.787617 application/epub+zip 157605 2025-07-04T06:15:50.988647 application/epub+zip 140494 2025-07-04T06:15:49.885617 application/epub+zip 308558 2025-07-04T06:15:57.500637 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 290469 2025-07-04T06:15:54.088628 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 224675 2022-09-04T10:57:17.174771 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 189010 2025-07-04T06:15:47.621654 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 184018 2020-12-26T18:47:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17439 2025-07-04T06:15:57.626596 application/rdf+xml 13054 2025-07-04T06:15:50.371612 image/jpeg 3030 2025-07-04T06:15:50.126619 image/jpeg 68114 2020-12-26T18:47:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 150341 2025-07-04T06:15:48.013626 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog