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Why was Abraham ordered to sacrifice his son? Was Jacob right in stealing the blessings? Why were we commanded to destroy Amalek? What was Moses' sin in hitting the rock? And how did the Ten Commandments change the Jewish people, and humankind, for good? Essays on Ethics is the second…

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1 author picked Essays on Ethics as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I occasionally dip into the scripture within the ancient texts as I believe it has so much to teach us. Admittedly, it can be hard work at times, as the books are written in a different time, context, and culture.

So when you have someone of the calibre of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks doing the heavy lifting for you by not only interpreting the scripture but illuminating the lessons that emerge from it, it makes the task so much easier. By masterfully taking us on a journey through the five books of the Hebrew Bible, Rabbi Sacks provides something for everyone…

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