Be Careful and Watch Yourselves: Public Health in Jewish Teachings

Authors

  • Akiva Turner Nova Southeastern University Department of Health Science

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.65.6565

Keywords:

religion, public health, Judaism, disease prevention

Abstract

In this brief article, the author will focus on primary prevention as discussed in Jewish religious texts regarding halacha (Jewish law) and will briefly explore Jewish approaches to wellness and primary disease prevention. This exploration will demonstrate how Judaism views primary disease prevention. These views are consistent with medical and public health but are driven by a divine purpose.

Author Biography

Akiva Turner, Nova Southeastern University Department of Health Science

Chair and Profressor, Department of Health Science

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Published

2019-05-27

How to Cite

Turner, A. (2019). Be Careful and Watch Yourselves: Public Health in Jewish Teachings. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 6(5), 293–296. https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.65.6565

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 5 (2019): Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal

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Articles

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