Ethics of the Sages

An engaging introduction to the wisdom sayings of the rabbinic sages about matters in life and how to live it with dignity. Fresh, contemporary translation and provocative commentary distills Pirke Avot as a practical guide to living ethically today.

Introduction ix
A Word on Translation xix
Biographical Sketches of the Rabbis in Pirke Avot xxv
Prologue 3
Chapter One 5
Chapter Two 19
Chapter Three 37
Chapter Four 61
Chapter Five 79
Chapter Six 111
Epilogue 139
Glossary 140
Suggested Reading 146