A Book of Jewish Thoughts

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A Book of Jewish Thoughts

EN·~7 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total

E-text prepared by Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)

1:31

PREFATORY NOTE

13:25

I I AM AN HEBREW

55:49

II THE PEOPLE OF THE BOOK

1:34:11

III THE TESTIMONY OF THE NATIONS

1:08:55

IV THE VOICE OF PRAYER (THE JEWISH YEAR)

1:29:58

V THE VOICE OF WISDOM

53:20

NOTES

39:23

INDEX OF AUTHORS AND SOURCES

14:32

INDEX OF SUBJECTS

13:00

Description

This anthology gathers a broad spectrum of Jewish reflections, stitched together as a tribute to the community’s resilience and to the memory of those who perished in the Great War. Its careful arrangement invites listeners to explore a heritage that has endured through centuries of triumph and trial. The editor’s notes guide modern ears through historic language and occasional typographic quirks, ensuring a smooth listening experience.

The work unfolds in five themed parts. “I am a Hebrew” surveys identity, education, and moral duty through voices from the Talmud to contemporary scholars. “The People of the Book” and “The Testimony of the Nations” present the Jewish contribution to world culture and highlight praise from non‑Jewish sources. “The Voice of Prayer” follows the rhythm of the Jewish year, while “The Voice of Wisdom” closes with timeless counsel from the sages on life, death, and the afterlife.

Listeners will hear a mosaic of sermons, proverbs, and lyrical passages that illuminate the ethical core of Judaism, offering both comfort and intellectual spark for anyone curious about this enduring tradition.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (432K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2018-05-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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