Path of the Just: Mesillas Yesharim, Compact (Torah Classics Library)

Of all creatures, only the human being was created incomplete in the sense that one must pay conscientious attention over the course of a lifetime to develop and refine one s character and personality. In the Jewish tradition, this development takes on a sacred dimension, and one of the classic guides to outline a clear, progressive path toward spiritual perfection is The Path of the Just. Beginning with an essential essay on Man s Duty in this World, the author methodically charts a course of personal growth like climbing the rungs of a spiritual ladder that ultimately leads to true humility and holiness.The all-new English translation in this current edition captures the nuance and subtle wording of the original Hebrew, and also features convenient shoulder captions that provide an ongoing synopsis of key points in the text. Life is designed to be a soul-stretching experience and The Path of the Just is a manual especially designed to maximize one s spiritual potential.