Ma'alot HaMiddot · מעלות המדות

13th-century Italian ethical treatise that discusses 24 positive character traits

Contents

• Introduction (2 segments)
• i; On Knowing God and Desecrating God's Name (9 segments)
• ii; On Loving God (6 segments)
• iii; On Fear of Heaven and Honoring Parents (12 segments)
• iv; On Torah Study and Fulfilment of the Mitzvot (11 segments)
• v; On Kindness (17 segments)
• vi; On Charity (20 segments)
• vii; On Prayer (7 segments)
• viii; On Humility and Pride (31 segments)
• ix; On Modesty and Immorality (19 segments)
• x; On Shame and Arrogance (11 segments)
• xi; On Faith and Theft (28 segments)
• xii; On Integrity and Deceit (29 segments)
• xiii; On Compassion and Cruelty (16 segments)
• xiv; On Amicability and Anger (18 segments)
• xv; On Reputation (15 segments)
• xvi; On Good and Evil Inclinations (33 segments)
• xvii; On Repentance (22 segments)
• xviii; On Wisdom and Foolishness (39 segments)
• xix; On Wealth (14 segments)
• xx; On Diligence and Laziness (15 segments)
• xxi; On Contentment and Gluttony (22 segments)
• xxii; On Generosity and Stinginess (30 segments)
• xxiii; On Proper Conduct (102 segments)
• xxiv; On Peace and Contention, Gossip and Slander (45 segments)

Version (He): Warsaw, 1887 (License: Public Domain)

Version (En): merged

Hebrew: 74,961 words; English: 15,441 words.