Publisher's Synopsis
Duties of the Heart and Introduction and Treatise on the Existence and the Unity of God is a book written by Bachya ben Joseph ibn Paquda, a Jewish philosopher and theologian who lived in Spain during the 11th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the duties of the heart, and the second part discussing the existence and unity of God.In the first part, Bachya explores the internal spiritual struggles that people face in their daily lives, and provides guidance on how to overcome them. He discusses topics such as the importance of having a pure heart, the role of humility in spiritual growth, and the need to develop a strong relationship with God.The second part of the book is a treatise on the nature of God, in which Bachya presents arguments for the existence of God and discusses the concept of God's unity. He draws on both Jewish and Islamic philosophical traditions, and presents a nuanced understanding of God that emphasizes both transcendence and immanence.Overall, Duties of the Heart and Introduction and Treatise on the Existence and the Unity of God is a profound work of Jewish philosophy and theology that continues to be studied and revered by scholars and practitioners of Judaism.Text Was Translated From The Arabic Into Hebrew.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.
