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1 online resource. |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Series |
Judaism and Jewish life
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Judaism and Jewish life.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Frontmatter -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Preface -- Introduction -- PART ONE Libraries of the Jewish People -- 1. Golden Libraries in the "Golden Age," Tenth-Twelfth Centuries: The Library of Rabbi Samuel Ha-Nagid -- 2. Nahmanides and His Library -- 3. From Manuscript to Printing Press: The Library of Leone Modena -- 4. The Modern Period: The Library of Rabbi Samson R. Hirsch -- 5. The Library of Professor Harry Austryn Wolfson -- 6. The Contemporary University Library -- PART TWO From Text to Success: Salient Ideas and Values and Their Influence -- Introduction -- 7. Respect for Precedent and Critical Independence -- 8. Logical Reasoning and Pursuit of Truth -- 9. The Primacy of Education -- 10. A Purposeful Life--The Pursuit of Perfection -- 11. Summary and Conclusions -- Note on Translations -- Appendix: Maps -- Illustration Credits -- Notes -- Index -- Authors' Biographies |
| Summary |
The Jewish intellectual tradition has a long and complex history that has resulted in significant and influential works of scholarship. In this book, the authors suggest that there is a series of common principles that can be extracted from the Jewish intellectual tradition that have broad, even life-changing, implications for individual and societal achievement. These principles include respect for tradition while encouraging independent, often disruptive thinking; a precise system of logical reasoning in pursuit of the truth; universal education continuing through adulthood; and living a purposeful life. The main objective of this book is to understand the historical development of these principles and to demonstrate how applying them judiciously can lead to greater intellectual productivity, a more fulfilling existence, and a more advanced society. The application of these principles to daily life can make a real and profound difference in education, productivity, and personal happiness. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Jewish learning and scholarship.
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Jewish learning and scholarship. |
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Jews -- Intellectual life.
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Jews -- Intellectual life. |
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HISTORY -- Jewish. |
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Shmidman, Michael A., author.
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Fishbane, Simcha, author.
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| ISBN |
9781644695357 (electronic book) |
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1644695359 (electronic book) |
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9781644695340 |
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