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Hellenistic Judaism on the Perfection of the Human Body

Journal of Jewish Studies, 2010
The article addresses the relevance of the carnality/spirituality discourse in Rabbinic studies started by Daniel Boyarin. The author suggests that Hellenistic Jews were not deprived of an intimate regard of their bodily existence. To a certain extent that perception was rooted not only in the Psalms but in Greek philosophy (mainly stoicism).
Arkady Kovelman
exaly   +2 more sources

The Pursuit of Perfection: Vice or Virtue in Judaism?

Journal of Psychology and Judaism, 1999
This article explores the issue of perfectionism, which the author asserts is the underlying dynamic in the emotional disorders of many religious patients. Judaism's attitude toward perfectionism, the use of religion as a defense by perfectionistic patients and the degree to which religious issues should be the focus of therapy are discussed.
openaire   +1 more source

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