Duties of the Heart: And Introduction and Treatise on the Existence and the Unity of God

Duties of the Heart is a philosophical and religious treatise written by Bachya ben Joseph ibn Paquda, a prominent Jewish philosopher and rabbi who lived in Spain during the 11th century. This book is an introduction to the existence and unity of God, and it explores the nature of faith, morality, and ethical behavior. The book is divided into ten sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the human condition and the duties that arise from it. These include the duty to know God, the duty to love God, the duty to fear God, the duty to trust in God, the duty to be humble, the duty to be grateful, the duty to be patient, the duty to be truthful, the duty to be just, and the duty to be righteous. Throughout the book, Bachya ben Joseph ibn Paquda draws on a wide range of sources, including the Bible, Talmud, and other Jewish texts, as well as Greek philosophy and Islamic theology. He also uses stories and parables to illustrate his points, making the book accessible to readers of all levels of knowledge and understanding. Overall, Duties of the Heart is a profound and thought-provoking work that continues to be studied and revered by scholars and laypeople alike. It offers a unique perspective on the nature of God and the human experience, and provides practical guidance for living a meaningful and fulfilling life.This is a new release of the original 1925 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.