It was written in Judeo-Arabic (but in Hebrew characters) approximately in 1040 under the title Kitab al-Hidāya ilā Fara'id al-Qulūb, Book of Direction to the Duties of the Heart, sometimes titled as Guide to the Duties of the Heart, and translated into Hebrew by Judah ibn Tibbon in the years 1161-80 under the title Chovot HaLevavot. There was another contemporary translation by Joseph Kimhi, but its complete text did not endure the test of time.
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The Duties of the Heart is divided into ten sections termed (Shaarim) "gates," corresponding to the ten fundamental principles which, according to Bahya's view, constitute man's spiritual life. This treatise on the inner spiritual life makes numerous references to both biblical and Talmudic texts. It draws on the contemporary Islamic -- Sufi, specifically -- influences present in his contemporary Medieval Spain and also to the Classics (translated by the school of Hunayn bin Ishaq).
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The essence of all spirituality being the recognition of God as the one maker and designer of all things, Bahya makes the "Sha'ar HaYihud" (Gate of the Divine Unity) the first and foremost section. Taking the Jewish Confession, "Hear, O Israel: the Lord is our God, the Lord is One," as a starting-point, the author emphasizes the fact that for religious life it is not so much a matter of the intellect to know God as it is a matter of the heart to own and to love Him.
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I asked god for a flower
The Duties of the Heart is divided into ten sections termed (Shaarim) "gates," corresponding to the ten fundamental principles which, according to Bahya's view, constitute man's spiritual life. This treatise on the inner spiritual life makes numerous references to both biblical and Talmudic texts. It draws on the contemporary Islamic -- Sufi, specifically -- influences present in his contemporary Medieval Spain and also to the Classics (translated by the school of Hunayn bin Ishaq).
out that God loves you,
The essence of all spirituality being the recognition of God as the one maker and designer of all things, Bahya makes the "Sha'ar HaYihud" (Gate of the Divine Unity) the first and foremost section. Taking the Jewish Confession, "Hear, O Israel: the Lord is our God, the Lord is One," as a starting-point, the author emphasizes the fact that for religious life it is not so much a matter of the intellect to know God as it is a matter of the heart to own and to love Him.
Thank you, God, for this good
god, quote, sayings.
This blog tell you about
Inside you will find quotes,
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