Gorman, Michael J.
Abortion and the Early Church: Christian, Jewish and Pagan Attitudes in the Greco-Roman World
- ISBN 13:
- 9781579101824
- author:
- Gorman, Michael J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wipf & Stock Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 120
- Dimensions:
- 21.4 x 14.7 x 0.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Religion, Christianity, Christian Church,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Abortion and the Early Church: Christian, Jewish and Pagan Attitudes in the Greco-Roman World The practice of abortion has been a contentious issue throughout history, with the early Christian church being no exception. In the Greco-Roman world, where Christianity was growing in influence, the question of abortion was a pressing concern. This book examines the Christian documents of the time, exploring how church leaders defined and addressed the issue. Michael J. Gorman delves into the historical context of the early Christian church, revealing a consistent position on abortion throughout the first four hundred years of the church's existence. By examining the relevant Christian texts in their original context, Gorman sheds new light on the complex and often contradictory attitudes towards abortion in the early Christian community. This book provides a unique insight into the development of Christian theology and its engagement with the cultural and social issues of the time.
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