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A Comprehensive Examination of 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.

Exploring the Development of Jewish Abortion Law

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.

Contemporary Responses and Social Outcomes

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.

Impact on Israeli Legislation and Jewish Ethics

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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Key Features:

• Complete Jewish legal history of abortion
• Investigation of Jewish texts in historical sequence
• Contemporary responses from across the Jewish spectrum
• Impact on Israeli legislation and Jewish ethics