Suicide in Judaism with a Special Emphasis on Modern Israel
Judaism considers the duty of preserving life as a paramount injunction. Specific injunctions against suicide appear in the Bible, Talmud, and thereafter. Nevertheless, Jewish tradition emphasizes that one should let himself be killed rather than violate cardinal rules of Jewish law. Mitigating circ...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI
[2012]
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| In: |
Religions
Year: 2012, Volume: 3, Issue: 3, Pages: 725-738 |
| Further subjects: | B
Attempted suicide
B Judaism B Israel B Suicide |
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