Jewish Bioethics

Jewish Bioethics

By Yechiel Michael Barilan

Book Description

In a world where medical advances constantly challenge traditional values, Jewish Bioethics offers profound wisdom drawn from centuries of rabbinic thought and Jewish legal tradition. Yechiel Michael Barilan guides readers through complex ethical terrain, examining how ancient teachings illuminate contemporary healthcare dilemmas.

This comprehensive exploration addresses some of today's most pressing medical questions through the lens of Jewish law and literature. Readers will discover how rabbinic scholars approach end-of-life decisions, reproductive challenges, and the intricate debates surrounding brain death and organ transplantation. Barilan skillfully weaves together practical ethical guidance with the deeper theological foundations that inform Jewish medical thinking.

Beyond individual medical decisions, the book reveals a rich tradition of communal healthcare responsibility. Readers learn about the charitable organizations that once provided medical care within Jewish communities, offering insights into collective approaches to healing and wellness that flourished for generations.

The author presents these discussions within their historical and social contexts, making ancient wisdom accessible to modern seekers. Whether you are grappling with personal healthcare decisions, exploring different ethical frameworks, or seeking to understand how spiritual traditions address contemporary challenges, this work provides thoughtful perspectives rooted in Jewish scholarship and practice.

For those interested in the intersection of faith, ethics, and medicine, this book offers valuable insights into how one religious tradition navigates the complexities of modern healthcare.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)

📄 Length: 294 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Medicine, religious aspects
  • ✓ Explore RELIGION / Judaism / General
  • ✓ Explore Judaism
  • ✓ Understand spiritual ethics
  • ✓ Explore Religious aspects
  • ✓ Explore Medical Legislation
  • ✓ Explore Medical laws and legislation (Jewish law)
  • ✓ Explore Jews

Topics Covered

Medicine, religious aspects RELIGION / Judaism / General Judaism Jewish ethics Religious aspects Medical Legislation Medical laws and legislation (Jewish law) Jews Theology Medical ethics Ethics Medical laws and legislation Religion and Medicine Bioethics Bioethical Issues Ethnology

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