The Public Debate on Life and Death Choices: A Response from a Jewish Hospital Chaplain
Addresses the issue of life and death choices from the perspective of a Jewish chaplain. Explores the tension between the law (Halachah) and experience or story (Aggadah) and the impact of that tension on lives and decisions. Cites persons and situations from biblical material, oral tradition, and m...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2000
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The Journal of pastoral care
Year: 2000, Volume: 54, Issue: 1, Pages: 23-32 |
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| Summary: | Addresses the issue of life and death choices from the perspective of a Jewish chaplain. Explores the tension between the law (Halachah) and experience or story (Aggadah) and the impact of that tension on lives and decisions. Cites persons and situations from biblical material, oral tradition, and modern times which illustrate the human struggle with these disputed issues. Explores different levels of pain and our understanding of and response to suffering. Invites reflection on the range of responses to pain that are humanly possible. Illustrates how meaning in life nurtures the desire to live. Claims this meaning aspect is not adequately addressed in the current dialogue. Focusses on the role of chaplains in listening and responding to persons and in helping to activate the impulse of hope. Suggests ways in which chaplains can be advocates for patients, prophetic voices within communities and institutions, and empowering of the gifts of others. |
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| Contains: | Enthalten in: The Journal of pastoral care
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/002234090005400104 |