In the place of sanctity. Religious eminence in Jewish tradition by Ugo Volli

“…The paper aims to investigate whether some other categories of the Jewish tradition, such as the prophet, the sage (khakhàm), the pious (Hassìd), the righteous (tzaddìk) can be considered in some ways similar to the Christian definition of holiness. …”
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WHERE IS OUR HOME? by B van de Beek

“…This view was deeply rooted in the forgoing Jewish tradition. The Torah begins with human beings who are not at home; they had been driven away from the garden of Eden. …”
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Mercy, love and salvatioin in orthodox spirituality by N. Dumitrascu

“…The latter does not distinguish between those of different social conditions. In the Jewish tradition, non-observance of mercy was perceived as a transgression against a divine command which could potentially bring divine retribution on the entire community. …”
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Slavery and Early Christianity - a reflection from a human rights perspective by P. G. Kirchschlaeger

“…In light of these challenges, this article will offer a brief overview of opinions on slavery in Hellenistic philosophy and in the Jewish tradition, and then discuss slavery and Early Christianity, followed by a reflection on slavery and Early Christianity from a human rights perspective. …”
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Discernment - the compass on the high sea of spirituality by Kees Waaijman

“…First, it examines discernment as it is practised in the house of study in the Jewish tradition, and describes how this practice reveals two seminal dimensions of discernment. …”
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The Enigma of the Temple Site and the Word-play ‘Moriah’ by Martin Prudký

“…The name ‘Moriah’ is conventionally associated with the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. In Jewish tradition, this identification is attested in a number of texts, including one biblical reference (2 Chr 3:1). …”
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The Problem of Girls' Religious Education in Ultra-Orthodox Judaism: The Case of Sarah Schenirer and Bais Yaakov Movement by Funda Kocaman, Türkan Bilgin

“… In the ultra-Orthodox Jewish tradition, there are different types of schools for men and women, providing education for their varying social and religious roles. …”
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