Methods of Teaching Jewish EthicsJewish Chautauqua Society, 1914 - 274 pages |
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... moral principles in action . Biography illustrates them in concrete form , as embodied in the actual life of eminent men and women . Our religious institutions and observances enshrine the great precepts by which conduct is governed and ...
... moral principles in action . Biography illustrates them in concrete form , as embodied in the actual life of eminent men and women . Our religious institutions and observances enshrine the great precepts by which conduct is governed and ...
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... moral laws . Only through the spirit of the teacher , his earnest convictions , his strong personal impress , is the moral life of the pupil quickened with the passion of a serious ac- ceptance and the enthusiasm of a deathless devo ...
... moral laws . Only through the spirit of the teacher , his earnest convictions , his strong personal impress , is the moral life of the pupil quickened with the passion of a serious ac- ceptance and the enthusiasm of a deathless devo ...
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... moral instruction given by Jewish teach- ers must be based on Jewish belief , as the ground of moral obligation , and must be specifically Jew- ish . What that belief is has been clearly and truly stated by Prof. M. Lazarus ( The Ethics ...
... moral instruction given by Jewish teach- ers must be based on Jewish belief , as the ground of moral obligation , and must be specifically Jew- ish . What that belief is has been clearly and truly stated by Prof. M. Lazarus ( The Ethics ...
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... moral guidance of Israel ? The authority of the Ten Commandments , as of all moral laws , is intrinsic and axiomatic , and in- dependent of any supernatural or miraculous event . If Scripture - record establishes such an event , it is ...
... moral guidance of Israel ? The authority of the Ten Commandments , as of all moral laws , is intrinsic and axiomatic , and in- dependent of any supernatural or miraculous event . If Scripture - record establishes such an event , it is ...
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... moral law forms the essential basis of an ethical life . There are , however , many elements of character and lines of conduct which depend on motives and standards far above mere obedience to laws . These are the finest product of ...
... moral law forms the essential basis of an ethical life . There are , however , many elements of character and lines of conduct which depend on motives and standards far above mere obedience to laws . These are the finest product of ...
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Page 165 - Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves .to the Lord, To serve him, and to love the name of the Lord, To be his servants, Every one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, And taketh hold of my covenant; Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, And make them joyful in my house of prayer: Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; For mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.
Page 213 - For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills. I know all the fowls of the mountains : and the wild beasts of the field are mine.
Page 197 - ... it, is a land of hills and valleys, and drinketh water of the rain of heaven: a land which the Lord thy God careth for : the eyes of the Lord thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year.
Page 219 - Near this spot Are deposited the Remains of one Who possessed Beauty without Vanity, Strength without Insolence, Courage without Ferocity, And all the Virtues of Man without his Vices.
Page 137 - And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.
Page 154 - Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse ; a blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you this day : and a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the LORD your God...
Page 106 - I would be true, for there are those who trust me ; I would be pure, for there are those who care; I would be strong, for there is much to suffer; I would be brave, for there is much to dare. I would be friend...
Page 155 - Neither with you only do I make this covenant and this oath ; but with him that standeth here with us this day...
Page 173 - A servant with this clause makes drudgery divine; who sweeps a room, as for thy laws, makes that and the action fine.
Page 193 - My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.