While paying homage to the traditional structure of Judaism, he does not apologize for Reform Judaism. Indeed, in a pithy opening chapter, he delineates the philosophy of the three major Jewish movements in America, asserting his allegiance to the liberal movement at the same time he encourages the study of customary Jewish observance before accepting the normative Reform practice. Rabbi Bial acknowledges the gap that exists between traditional Jews and liberal Jews. By this must he live, and it will help give his life that inner meaning by which we seek fulfillment. The treatise is not burdened by any swollen verbiage or trivialities.
Every subject is treated with respectful brevity.
A glossary and useful bibliography are appended.