Subject: Jewish ethics

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A Series of Six Discourses on the Principles of the Religious Belief of Israel A Series of Six Discourses on the Principles of the Religious Belief of Israel

This book contains six discourses by Rev. H. A. Henry on the principles of Jewish religious belief, exploring their connection to human happiness and moral improvement. Published in London around 1845, it's possibly Henry's earliest publication. The book delves into the theological and ethical foundations of Judaism, highlighting their relevance to individual well-being and societal progress.

Or Torah Mekor Chayim: Commentary on the Torah Or Torah Mekor Chayim: Commentary on the Torah

This book contains discourses on the weekly Torah readings by Rabbi Mordecai Hayyim Seligsberg. It is the fifth and final part of his larger multi-part work, *Or Torah*, primarily focused on ethics. Published in 1859, the book includes concise *likkutim* (aphorisms) on various subjects and an errata section. Rabbi Seligsberg, who served as rabbi in Pelheim, Bavaria, dedicates the work to his sons, Isaac, Benjamin, and Solomon Seligsberg, residing in America, acknowledging their support in its publication.

Sedah Hayyim, Part II: Discourses on Ethics by R. Mordecai Hayyim Seligsberg Sedah Hayyim, Part II: Discourses on Ethics by R. Mordecai Hayyim Seligsberg

Part II of *Or Torah*, a multi-part work on ethics printed between 1841 and 1859. This volume, published in Roedelheim (a district in Frankfurt) in 1845, contains discourses on ethics by Rabbi Mordecai Hayyim Seligsberg. In the preface, the author thanks his sons, Isaac, Benjamin, and Solomon Seligsberg, residing in America, for their support in publishing the book. The text is presented in a single column with square Hebrew letters. The volume concludes with concise *likkutim* (concluding remarks) on various subjects and errata. This is the only edition of Part II. The book is an octavo measuring 188 x 115 mm and is bound in contemporary boards. It shows typical light age and damp staining, but is otherwise in very good condition.

Talmudic Maxims Translated from the Hebrew, Together with Other Sayings Talmudic Maxims Translated from the Hebrew, Together with Other Sayings

This book, published in Boston, Massachusetts in 1848, compiles Talmudic maxims translated from Hebrew, along with other sayings gathered from various authors. The compiler is identified as D.S. D'Israeli. The book offers a collection of wisdom and teachings drawn from rabbinic literature and other sources.

The Old Testament and Its Ethical Teaching: Papers for the Jewish People, No. XV The Old Testament and Its Ethical Teaching: Papers for the Jewish People, No. XV

Two copies of "The Old Testament and Its Ethical Teaching," Papers for the Jewish People, No. XV. One copy is signed by P. Abrahams. Published in 1917.