Department of Health Sciences Faculty Articles

Walk Humbly with the Divine: The Meaning and Centrality of Jewish Modesty and Humility and Their Potential Impacts on Behavior, Success and Health

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-1-2017

Abstract

This article discusses the importance of modesty and humility in Judaism and explores Jewish-based definitions of both. These definitions are much more expansive than narrow gendered definitions that focus solely upon clothing and sexuality. The article then explores the potential impact of modesty and humility on behavior, success, leadership, and mental/physical health described in contemporary Jewish writings, the written Torah, the Talmud, Chassidus, and in scholarly research.

Volume

4

Issue

6

First Page

239

Last Page

246

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

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