Abortion in Judaism / Daniel Schiff.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schiff, Daniel, Dr, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Abortion (Jewish law).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 288 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2002.

Language Note:

English

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.

Contents:

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; CHAPTER 1 The conundrum takes shape: foundational verses; CHAPTER 2 Evaluating life: rabbinic perspectives on fetal standing; CHAPTER 3 Divining a prohibition: the positions of the Rishonim and Acharonim; CHAPTER 4 No clear consensus: the sages of a rising modernity; CHAPTER 5 The struggle returns: Jewish views begin to take form; CHAPTER 6 Confronting a new reality: legislation for a Jewish state; CHAPTER 7 A halakhic challenge: discerning Jewish abortion principles; Glossary; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-284) and index.

ISBN:

1-107-12395-X

1-280-43350-7

0-511-17698-8

0-511-02095-3

0-511-15786-X

0-511-32985-7

0-511-60633-8

0-511-04411-9

OCLC:

559729158