Care and Covenant, 9781647123178
Hardcover
Jewish wisdom for modern medicine: Obligations, responsibilities, and ethical care.

Care and Covenant

a jewish bioethic of responsibility

$227.30

  • Hardcover

    130 pages

  • Release Date

    28 February 2023

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Summary

Care and Covenant: A Jewish Bioethic of Responsibility

A bioethic of obligations and responsibilities, based on the Jewish tradition.

The Jewish tradition offers valuable perspectives, history, and wisdom that can significantly contribute to contemporary healthcare discussions. Care and Covenant: A Jewish Bioethic of Responsibility demonstrates how classic Jewish texts can enrich modern medicine. Drawing on fifteen years of hospital experience, Rabbi Jason Weiner de…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781647123178
ISBN-10:1647123178
Author:Jason Weiner
Publisher:Georgetown University Press
Imprint:Georgetown University Press
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:130
Release Date:28 February 2023
Weight:367g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm
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Critics Review

Weiner has written a fascinating book dealing with some of the most vexing and complex medical issues we face. Its only shortcoming is that at just over 100 pages, this book needs to be significantly longer given the breadth of topics and Weiner’s writing talents.

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About The Author

Jason Weiner

Jason Weiner is the senior rabbi and director of the Spiritual Care Department at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He is a board-certified chaplain and has earned two rabbinic ordinations and a doctorate in clinical bioethics from the Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics at Loyola University Chicago.

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