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Title: Pirke Avot: The Sayings of the Jewish Fathers

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirkei_Avot

Credits: Produced by Dan Dyckman

Summary: "Pirke Avot: The Sayings of the Jewish Fathers" by Joseph I. Gorfinkle is a collection of ethical teachings and maxims attributed to Jewish sages, written in the early medieval period. This work serves as a guide to moral conduct, emphasizing the importance of Torah study, kindness, and ethical behavior, and it is often included as part of Jewish liturgy. The sayings compile traditional wisdom, encouraging spiritual growth and community responsibilities. The content of Pirke Avot consists of a series of aphorisms and teachings attributed to various rabbis, mainly focusing on ethics, interpersonal relationships, and the value of wisdom and humility. Each chapter presents wisdom that calls for self-reflection and the pursuit of virtue, touching upon themes such as the significance of learning, the consequences of one's actions, and the impact of community on individual character. The text highlights a myriad of moral lessons, such as valuing silence, honoring others, and the balance between personal ambition and communal well-being, ultimately portraying a vision for a righteous life that aligns with Jewish values and teachings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Translator: Gorfinkle, Joseph I. (Joseph Isaac), 1880-

EBook No.: 8548

Published: Jul 1, 2005

Downloads: 135

Language: English

Subject: Mishnah. Avot

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Judaism

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Pirke Avot: The Sayings of the Jewish Fathers

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirkei_Avot

Credits: Produced by Dan Dyckman

Summary: "Pirke Avot: The Sayings of the Jewish Fathers" by Joseph I. Gorfinkle is a collection of ethical teachings and maxims attributed to Jewish sages, written in the early medieval period. This work serves as a guide to moral conduct, emphasizing the importance of Torah study, kindness, and ethical behavior, and it is often included as part of Jewish liturgy. The sayings compile traditional wisdom, encouraging spiritual growth and community responsibilities. The content of Pirke Avot consists of a series of aphorisms and teachings attributed to various rabbis, mainly focusing on ethics, interpersonal relationships, and the value of wisdom and humility. Each chapter presents wisdom that calls for self-reflection and the pursuit of virtue, touching upon themes such as the significance of learning, the consequences of one's actions, and the impact of community on individual character. The text highlights a myriad of moral lessons, such as valuing silence, honoring others, and the balance between personal ambition and communal well-being, ultimately portraying a vision for a righteous life that aligns with Jewish values and teachings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Translator: Gorfinkle, Joseph I. (Joseph Isaac), 1880-

EBook No.: 8548

Published: Jul 1, 2005

Downloads: 135

Language: English

Subject: Mishnah. Avot

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Judaism

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.