Abortion in Judaism

Abortion in Judaism presents a complete Jewish legal history of abortion from the earliest relevant biblical references through the end of the twentieth century. For the first time, almost every Jewish text relevant to the abortion issue is explored in detail. These texts are investigated in histori...

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Main Author: Schiff, Daniel, Dr (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2002.
In:Year: 2002
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Jewish law / Abortion
B Judaism
Further subjects:B Abortion (Jewish law)
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
Erscheint auch als: 9780521806220
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Summary:Abortion in Judaism presents a complete Jewish legal history of abortion from the earliest relevant biblical references through the end of the twentieth century. For the first time, almost every Jewish text relevant to the abortion issue is explored in detail. These texts are investigated in historical sequence, thereby elucidating the development inherent within the Jewish approach to abortion. Following the examination of the foundational sources, a range of contemporary responses from across the Jewish spectrum is also introduced in order to probe their place in this history, as well as to discern the directions in which they would have the law proceed. The impact of Jewish abortion law upon Israeli legislative enactments is evaluated, along with the social outcomes of such legislation. Finally, the work considers the insights that this thematic history provides into Jewish ethical principles, as well as into the role of halakhah within Judaism.
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ISBN:0511606338
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1017/CBO9780511606335