Abortion in Judaism

Daniel Schiff

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511606335

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Contents

Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-vi

Preface
pp vii-x

1 - The conundrum takes shape: foundational verses
pp 1-26

2 - Evaluating life: rabbinic perspectives on fetal standing
pp 27-57

3 - Divining a prohibition: the positions of the Rishonim and Acharonim
pp 58-94

4 - No clear consensus: the sages of a rising modernity
pp 95-132

5 - The struggle returns: Jewish views begin to take form
pp 133-206

6 - Confronting a new reality: legislation for a Jewish state
pp 207-226

7 - A halakhic challenge: discerning Jewish abortion principles
pp 227-269

Glossary
pp 270-274

Bibliography
pp 275-284

Index
pp 285-288

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