Brave New Judaism: When Science and Scripture Collide - Softcover

Wahrman, Miryam Z.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 158465032X ISBN 13: 9781584650324

Verlag: Brandeis University Press, 2004

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"[A] courageous and compelling study... [Wahrman] draws on her expertise in both biotechnology and Jewish law to apply the ancient precepts of Judaism to thoroughly modern medical situations. Here she addresses the ethics of cloning, stem cell research, genetic testing and other contemporary issues... The book'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... This book is passionate, engaging, and sometimes surprising." - Publishers Weekly, starred review; "[Miryam Wahrman's] approach is compelling, presenting breakthroughs in biotechnology and biomedicine along with informed Jewish interpretations and responses. Wahrman... has a real talent for explaining cutting-edge science in accessible yet sophisticated terms." - The Jewish Week (NY)"

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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.

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• Verlag: Brandeis University Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• ISBN 10: 158465032X
• ISBN 13: 9781584650324
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 312