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The Bible is not merely a sacred or a compendium of laws and commandments but a book that sustained the life of people for millennia. There was, through the ages, a continuous mutual relation between it and life.
Men of spirit, sages and spiritual leaders from early times and through the ages devoted themselves to the explanation and interpretation of the ethical principles and precepts of the Bible and drew out their deeper meaning and hidden thoughts. (2) Psalm of life :
This is a collection of many stanzas verses. It is well-known in the Jewish world. Man is frequently baffled as to how to follow the way of life, stressing thereby that it must be followed, and in despair often turns to God for help. The Psalmist cries out to God, “Make me know the way of life.” To know the way of life in Judaism means to know how to follow a life of morality and righteousness. The Festivals :
There are many religious festivals in Judaism. (1) Sabbath :
It is the most important festival. It is one of the principal contributions of the Jews to humanity. One day a week to set aside as a day of rest; pleasure and meditation. “With the arrival of the Sabbath there arrives rest to the body and the soul.” Man must rest in order to rise spiritually. Men may differ, through conditions, as far as labour is concerned but they are equal in regard to rest – this right belongs to all. Everybody has a right to rest; moreover the idea of human equality is described. The cessation from work, not to perform any labour on this day is at the bottom of this belief. Though the Sabbath is holy, matters involving human life take precedence over it. Sabbath day is
