# Derekh Hashem · דרך ה'

18th-century work of the Ramchal systematically organizing the basics of Jewish thought in clear and accessible language.

## Contents

- **[Introduction](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Introduction)** (5 segments)
- **[Part One, On the Creator](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20One,_On%20the%20Creator)** (7 segments)
- **[Part One, On the Purpose of Creation](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20One,_On%20the%20Purpose%20of%20Creation)** (5 segments)
- **[Part One, On Mankind](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20One,_On%20Mankind)** (13 segments)
- **[Part One, On Human Responsibility](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20One,_On%20Human%20Responsibility)** (11 segments)
- **[Part One, On the Spiritual Realm](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20One,_On%20the%20Spiritual%20Realm)** (10 segments)
- **[Part Two, On Divine Providence in General](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20Two,_On%20Divine%20Providence%20in%20General)** (3 segments)
- **[Part Two, On Mankind in This World](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20Two,_On%20Mankind%20in%20This%20World)** (9 segments)
- **[Part Two, On Personal Providence](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20Two,_On%20Personal%20Providence)** (12 segments)
- **[Part Two, On Israel and the Nations](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20Two,_On%20Israel%20and%20the%20Nations)** (10 segments)
- **[Part Two, On How Providence Works](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20Two,_On%20How%20Providence%20Works)** (6 segments)
- **[Part Two, On the System of Providence](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20Two,_On%20the%20System%20of%20Providence)** (5 segments)
- **[Part Two, On the Influence of the Stars](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20Two,_On%20the%20Influence%20of%20the%20Stars)** (4 segments)
- **[Part Two, On Specific Modes of Providence](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20Two,_On%20Specific%20Modes%20of%20Providence)** (5 segments)
- **[Part Three, On the Soul and Its Activities](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20Three,_On%20the%20Soul%20and%20Its%20Activities)** (6 segments)
- **[Part Three, On Divine Names and Witchcraft](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20Three,_On%20Divine%20Names%20and%20Witchcraft)** (9 segments)
- **[Part Three, On Divine Inspiration and Prophecy](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20Three,_On%20Divine%20Inspiration%20and%20Prophecy)** (6 segments)
- **[Part Three, On the Prophetic Experience](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20Three,_On%20the%20Prophetic%20Experience)** (11 segments)
- **[Part Three, On Moshe's Unique Status](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20Three,_On%20Moshe's%20Unique%20Status)** (7 segments)
- **[Part Four, On Divine Service](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20Four,_On%20Divine%20Service)** (5 segments)
- **[Part Four, On Torah Study](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20Four,_On%20Torah%20Study)** (7 segments)
- **[Part Four, On Love and Fear of God](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20Four,_On%20Love%20and%20Fear%20of%20God)** (2 segments)
- **[Part Four, On the Sh'ma and Its Blessings](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20Four,_On%20the%20Sh'ma%20and%20Its%20Blessings)** (12 segments)
- **[Part Four, On Prayer](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20Four,_On%20Prayer)** (5 segments)
- **[Part Four, On the Daily Order of Prayer](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20Four,_On%20the%20Daily%20Order%20of%20Prayer)** (17 segments)
- **[Part Four, On Divine Service and the Calendar](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20Four,_On%20Divine%20Service%20and%20the%20Calendar)** (6 segments)
- **[Part Four, On Seasonal Commandments](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20Four,_On%20Seasonal%20Commandments)** (6 segments)
- **[Part Four, On Blessings](https://torahlm.org/Derekh%20Hashem/s/Part%20Four,_On%20Blessings)** (4 segments)

Version (He): Handwritten Manuscript EH 47 C 32. 1896 (License: Public Domain)

Version (En): merged

Hebrew: 28,128 words; English: 54,827 words.