Class Book For Jewish Youth Of Both Sexes

Author : H. A. Henry
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781330181096
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book A Class Book for Jewish Youth of Both Sexes written by H. A. Henry and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-25 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Class Book for Jewish Youth of Both Sexes: Containing an Abridged History of the Bible, and Biographical Notices of the Patriarchs, Prophets, Rulers, and Kings of Israel, a Concise Account of All the Festivals, Fasts and Distinguished Periods Throughout the Year; A Description of the Ceremonies An In presenting this little work to the Jewish public, I respectfully offer some few observations explanatory of its nature, and of the motives which lead to its publication. In the course of many years' experience as the principal of the Jews' Free School, London, and also as a private tutor, I have observed, with regret, the insufficiency of our present system of religious education. To assist in the amelioration of that system has long been my most anxious wish. The children of our community are taught to read and translate the Hebrew Bible; but many of them are permitted to attain maturity uninformed in the fundemental principles of our Holy and Ancient Religion. I admit that many very learned works have been composed for the instruction of Jewish youth; but, unfortunately, none of them appear to have remedied the defect of which I complain. Their style and phraseology are so complicated, that, independently of the language in which they are written, they are not adapted to the capacities of children, at the early age, when the precepts of religion and morality should be first inculcated. None can observe, without regret, the neglect into which Hebrew literature has fallen! No conscientious Israelite will deny its importance, for it is unalienably associated with his religion. Let it not be said, at this era, when the desire of effecting educational improvement is almost universal that the Israelites alone are careless in this respect. They should remember that they were selected by the Almighty to be the depositories of His Holy Law! and that, to demonstrate its truth and beauty, is their indispensable duty. I believe that brighter days are in prospect! About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.