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Book SynopsisIn The Jewish Tradition, Sexuality, and Procreation, Lewis Solomon presents the guidance offered by the Jewish tradition regarding questions of sexual and reproductive ethics. Solomon''s approach is unique in presenting a wide spectrum of viewpoints from various strands of contemporary Judaism- traditional (Orthodox) and more modern and flexible (Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist). In providing the guidance offered by the Jewish tradition, Solomon draws upon modern commentators and authorities, who while looking to ancient text sources, have witnessed the contemporary societal transformation over the past three or four decades. Solomon also presents a new, nonlegalistic approach, drawing on the perspective of Spiritual Judaism.
Trade ReviewA work of impressive scholarship combining and contrasting secular sciences with Jewish history and cannon, 'The Jewish Tradition, Sexuality, and Procreation' offers solid, well-researched, highly recommended grounds for thought-provoking discussions and enlightening contemplations. * The Bookwatch *
A work of impressive scholarship combining and contrasting secular sciences with Jewish history and cannon, 'The Jewish Tradition, Sexuality, and Procreation' offers solid, well-researched, highly recommended grounds for thought-provoking discussions and enlightening contemplations. * The Bookwatch *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Looking to Jewish Law and Beyond in Matters of Sexuality and Procreation Chapter 4 Marriage, Family, and Pre-marital Sex in Jewish Tradition Chapter 5 Homosexuality and the Jewish Tradition Chapter 6 Who is a Jew? Chapter 7 Assisted Reproductive Techniques: New Hope for Infertile Couples and the Facilitation of Alternative Family Arrangements Chapter 8 Human Cloning: The Advent of Asexual Reproduction Chapter 9 The Road to Designer Children: Sex Pre-selection, Genetic Testing, and Genetic Engineering Chapter 10 Abortion, Selective Pregnancy Reduction, and Embryonic Stem Cell Research Chapter 11 Conclusion Chapter 12 Selected Bibliography Chapter 13 Index
