Derech Hashem

Derech HaShem is a philosophical text written around 1736 by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto.

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Introduction

Part One

On the Creator
On the Purpose of Creation
On Mankind
On Human Responsibility
On the Spiritual Realm
Part Two
On Divine Providence in General
On Mankind in This World
On Personal Providence
On Israel and the Nations
On How Providence Works
On the System of Providence
On the Influence of the Stars
On Specific Modes of Providence
Part Three
On the Soul and Its Activities
On Divine Names and Witchcraft
On Divine Inspiration and Prophecy
On the Prophetic Experience
On Moshe's Unique Status
Part Four
On Divine Service
On Torah Study
On Love and Fear of God
On the Sh'ma and Its Blessings
On Prayer
On the Daily Order of Prayer
On Divine Service and the Calendar
On Seasonal Commandments
On Blessings