A Guide for the Religious Instruction of Jewish Youth

audiobook

A Guide for the Religious Instruction of Jewish Youth

by Isaac Samuel Reggio

EN·~2 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total

E-text prepared by Chuck Greif

0:02

ISAAC REGGIO,

3:20

NOTICE.

3:52

AUTHOR'S PREFACE. - TO INSTRUCTORS.

3:09

A GUIDE FOR THE RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION OF JEWISH YOUTH. - CHAPTER I.

6:09

CHAPTER II.

6:53

CHAPTER III.

3:04

CHAPTER IV.

9:15

CHAPTER V.

11:39

CHAPTER VI.

14:42

Description

This compact guide presents a clear, systematic introduction to the foundations of Jewish faith, aimed at teachers shaping the spiritual lives of young learners. Beginning with a philosophical portrait of God and the nature of humanity, it moves through arguments for the necessity of revealed religion, contrasting it with natural belief systems. The author’s concise style makes complex ideas—such as cosmological and moral arguments—accessible without sacrificing depth.

The work then turns to the practical side of instruction, outlining the patriarchal and Sinai revelations, the Ten Commandments, and a detailed catalogue of duties toward God, fellow humans, and oneself. Each chapter offers concise explanations and thoughtful reflections designed to inspire both educators and students. Readers will find a balanced blend of scholarly insight and moral guidance that aims to deepen understanding and nurture virtuous character in the next generation.

Collections

Browse all

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (143K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-06-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Isaac Samuel Reggio

Isaac Samuel Reggio

1784–1855

A leading voice of the Jewish Enlightenment in Italy, this Austro-Italian rabbi and scholar worked to bring traditional learning into conversation with modern education. His writings on the Bible, language, and Jewish thought made him an important figure in 19th-century Hebrew culture.

View all books

You may also like