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''Toward a Meaningful Life'' is a book authored by Chabad Hasidic writer Simon Jacobson.〔("Simon Jacobson" ). ''The Algemeiner Journal''. Accessed April 1, 2014.〕 The book became the basis of a six-part course titled ''Toward a Meaningful Life: A Soul-Searching Journey for Every Jew'' by the Jewish Learning Institute.〔Brackman, Benjy. ("JLI Offers “Toward a Meaningful Life” Class." ) ''Boulder Jewish News.'' Jan. 25, 2011.〕 The book elucidates the teachings of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the seventh Rebbe of Chabad.〔("Toward a Meaningful Life:The Wisdom of the Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson" ) ''Kirkus Reviews''. Accessed April 1, 2014.〕 == Concepts == ''Toward a Meaningful Life'' expounds on ideas in Chabad philosophy and especially the teachings of the seventh Chabad Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. One of the central concepts explored by Jacobson is the soul. According to Jacobson, the soul is divine energy, "the flame of God," "a little piece of the infinite that lies within you."〔Berke, Joseph H., and Stanley Schneider. ("The self and the soul." ) ''Mental Health, Religion & Culture'' 9, no. 4 (2006): 333-354. 〕 Faith is considered a central component for the social order. According to the book, life without faith would be "a random series of logical and illogical errors."〔 Giving charity is seen by Jacobson as more than a physical act. Becoming a giver and a contributor to life sanctifies one's life, as the giver has the potential to become a partner in the creation and development of the universe.〔Silberman, Israela. "COMMENTARY: Spiritual Role Modeling: The Teaching of Meaning Systems." ''The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion'' 13, no. 3 (2003): 175-195.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Toward a Meaningful Life」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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