Bachya, the Jewish Thomas a Kempis: A Chapter in the History of Jewish Ethics (1898)

""Bachya, The Jewish Thomas A Kempis: A Chapter In The History Of Jewish Ethics"" is a book written by Joseph Herman Hertz and originally published in 1898. The book explores the life and teachings of Bachya ben Joseph ibn Paquda, a medieval Jewish philosopher and author of the influential ethical work ""Duties of the Heart"". Hertz compares Bachya to Thomas A Kempis, a Christian monk and author of ""The Imitation of Christ"", and argues that Bachya's work had a similar impact on Jewish ethical thought. The book provides a detailed analysis of Bachya's ideas and their historical context, as well as a discussion of his influence on later Jewish thinkers. Overall, ""Bachya, The Jewish Thomas A Kempis"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Jewish philosophy and ethics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.