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Brave New Judaism: When Science and Scripture Collide
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- ISBN
- 9781584650317
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dartmouth College
ISBN-10
1584650311
ISBN-13
9781584650317
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2300228
Product Key Features
Book Title
Brave New Judaism : When Science and Scripture Collide
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Ethics, Judaism / General, Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, General, Jewish Studies
Publication Year
2002
Genre
Religion, Philosophy, Social Science, Science, Medical
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
21.7 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2002-004930
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
"[C]ourageous and compelling . . . [Brave New Judaism's] strengths are its balanced perspective (Wahrman actively seeks out the views of Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox Jews) and the author's own powerful voice. . . . [T]o stay alive and to reproduce--are at the heart of bioethics, Wahrman says, and they are endlessly complicated. This book is passionate, engaging, and sometimes surprising."--Publishers Weekly
Dewey Decimal
296.3/4957
Synopsis
Is human cloning kosher? What issues do bioengineered foods raisefor Jewish observance? How does assisted reproductive technology affectthe question of who is the mother and the father, and who is a Jew? Arethere "Jewish genes"? Clones, genetically modified foods, frozen embryos, stem cells, genetherapy: these are some of the new discoveries and scientificdevelopments that are guaranteed to change our lives and our societyforever. How does Judaism, an ancient religion, come to terms with suchdramatic changes? This insightful book explores Jewish reactions tocutting-edge biological issues that continue to dominate theheadlines. Miryam Z. Wahrman addresses these and other questions by examininghow Judaism interprets and responds to recent advances in biomedicalscience. Taking into account Orthodox, Conservative, and Reformperspectives, she shows that different denominations can react to noveltechnologies in unpredictable ways. For example, there are numerousinstances where Orthodox sources are more accepting of technology thanthe other branches of Judaism., Clones, genetically modified foods, frozen embryos, stem cells, gene therapy: these are some of the new discoveries and scientific developments that are guaranteed to change our lives and our society forever. How does Judaism, an ancient religion, come to terms with such dramatic changes? This insightful book explores Jewish reactions to cutting-edge biological issues that continue to dominate the headlines. Does Jewish law permit production and use of stem cells, gene therapy, and human cloning? Is it permissib le to produce and eat bioengineered foods? How do assisted reproductive technologies affect the definition of parenthood and who is a Jew? Are there "Jewish genes" that define Jews as a unique group? Do Jewish disease genes stigmatize the Jewish people? Miryam Z. Wahrman addresses these and other questions by examining how Judaism interprets and responds to recent advances in biomedical science. Presenting bioethical principles derived from traditional Judaic sources, she shows how contemporary rabbis and Judaica scholars have interpreted these texts in light of radical new biotechnologies such as infertility treatments, genetic testing, sex selection, and bioengineered food. Taking into account Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform perspectives, she shows that different denominations can react to novel technologies in unpredictable ways. For example, there are numerous instances where Orthodox sources are more accepting of technology than the other branches of Judaism. Brave New Judaism offers a broad Jewish perspective on compelling issues, showing how Judaism has coped with current scientific inventions and technologies, and how Jewish law has creatively kept pace with the modern world.
LC Classification Number
BM538.S3W34 2002
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- 2***r (154)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis item arrived in excellent condition in a sturdy cardboard box. It was securely wrapped in bubble wrap and covered with styrofoam peanuts. I’m always impressed when a book is shipped with extra care. The shipping speed was very fast and the item was as described on the website. For a book published in 1981 and being in quite good condition, I think this purchase was a decent value overall. I am pleased with my purchase and would definitely buy from this seller again. Thank you!!Custer and His Times (LIMITED EDITION OF 320 COPIES) (#385417903596)
- 3***1 (36)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat Seller. Accurate description and packing was superb. The book arrived with no issue whatsoever, even though the delivery driver threw the package out the window onto the ground![ITALIAN] Il Signore degli anelli. Complete Trilogy, Bound in One. (The Lord o.. (#126836387651)
- c***l (69)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe book was shipped to me very promptly in pristine condition and packaged extremely well! It came just as described! The value of the book is VERY WELL worth it! Please patronize this seller as he or she is EXTRAORDINARILY HIGHLY motivated selling on here and wherever else he or she sells if any places or platforms exist in that case!Success-Prone Christians (#126636998362)