Faith and Fertility : Attitudes Towards Reproductive Practices in Different Religions from Ancient to Modern Times
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1843105357
ISBN-13
9781843105350
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jul 15th, 2009
Print length
256 Pages
Weight
378 grams
Dimensions
22.80 x 15.30 x 1.60 cms
Product Classification:
Religious ethicsReproductive medicine
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Faith and Fertility is a comprehensive collection of essays by academics and faith leaders. The reader is introduced to the cultural and religious understanding of fertility as it is practised among diverse international faith traditions. Each chapter is written in an accessible style, outlining each faith's history, core beliefs and values.
When an individual or couple is considering a difficult choice such as IVF treatment or third party assisted conception, the moral and ethical basis for their decisions may often be informed by their particular faith traditions. Faith and Fertility is a comprehensive collection of essays by academics and faith leaders from around the world. The reader is introduced to the cultural and religious understanding of fertility as it is practised among diverse international faith traditions. Each chapter is written in an accessible and clear style, outlining each faith''s history and its core beliefs and values, showing the influence these have on its moral and ethical perspective on the issues surrounding fertility. This book will be a welcome resource for anyone seeking information on the plethora of attitudes towards fertility that are at work in today''s global and multi-cultural world.
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