The Sacred Gift of Life: Orth. Christ. & Bioethics

The discipline of bioethics has developed in response to unprecedented advances made during the past three decades in the area of biomedical technology. This book focuses on these issues from the perspective of Scripture and Orthodox patristic tradition. Beginning with a discussion of present-day bioethical dilemmas, it provides an overview of major theological themes that condition any Orthodox response to issues involving the creation and termination of human life.