Drawing on the scholasticism of the Late Nehardean amoraim, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of their halakhic/legal methodology, identity and dating. This analysis contributes to the scientific approach of the Bavli, and allows a better understanding of the development of Jewish Law.

Of Scribes and Sages focuses primarily on early interpretation of Scripture, including the emergence of Scripture as Scripture in its various versions and contexts. It examines recent research into the relationship of the Old Testament to the New and how sacred Scripture was interpreted during New Testament times. It also provides stimulating examples to students, scholars, and clergy in how the task of interpretation is to be done.>

The people of ancient times were inclined to give their attention not only to the external world of inert matter, but also to the world within, the vital world of consciousness. Those sages who understood the importance of such contemplation comprise the prime subject matter of this book. Especially in the troubled world of today, it is by the conscientious study of their activities and teachings that we may come to understand the Absolute Truth, or the Ultimate Reality, and attain lasting peace and joy. The pastimes of such great, sagely personalities have been narrated in detail in an ancient collection of works known as the Puranas, as well as in timeless epics such as the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and other Vedic literatures. In this book, Srila Bhakti Ballabha Tirtha Goswami Maharaja, a bona fide self-realized representative of the bhakti (devotional) lineage, has narrated important episodes and addressed salient points from these literatures. Thus, the avid reader may understand their inner meaning and apply this knowledge to their search for real happiness. Ultimately, such unadulterated, permanent happiness, according to the devotional tradition, is realized as the attainment of pure love of God, Sri Krishna.

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Our own philosophy can make us happy or frustrated. Everyone has to deal with issues of money, love, sex, studies and work. The answer to these lies in the way of existence. But which way suits one best?The title of the book ‘The Sages’ Art of Living’ speaks for itself. It reflects the content of 100 pages of freedom and wisdom, which sometimes is so lacking in modern life.Who am I? Why did I come to this world? What do I want from life? To some, these questions may seem childish or rhetorical, there is simply no time for these in the stream of everyday life. But, perhaps, courage and perseverance to ask precisely these questions may help to master the Art of Life. And this book can guide you in your quest."I have written this book to reinforce that ontic call, to recognize it and to live it. So instead of living to die, life becomes living to be. Consequently anxiety, even when you are aware of it, is not experienced.Thinking about teaching a secure path to young people who do not want to wind up on the scarp heap could turn out to be ideological infantilism. However, after considering the various stages of my existence and paths from which I have matured and gained a rare if not unique experience – at least based on my observations from various meetings with people from a range of cultures and countries – I believe I will have fulfilled my duty if I can make accessible to the young some of my knowledge of the art of living.The tree must touch the sky and live with the winds and the sun, without ever detaching its roots from the earth that gives it its place and existence: to be the sky whilst still walking the earth".В формате PDF A4 сохранен издательский макет книги.