Front Matter -- Introduction -- Ethics in the Axial Age -- Some Aspects of Rabbinic Ethics -- Medieval Philosophical Ethics -- Medieval Rabbinic and Kabbalistic Ethics -- Modern Jewish Ethics -- Conclusion -- Index
Summary
A Short History of Jewish Ethics traces the development of Jewish moral concepts and ethical reflection from its Biblical roots to the present day. Offers an engaging and thoughtful account of Jewish ethics. Brings together and discusses a broad range of historical sources covering two millennia of writings and conversations. Combines current scholarship with original insights
