Illness and health in the Jewish tradition : writings from the Bible to today / edited by David L. Freeman and Judith Z. Abrams.
| Other author/creator | Freeman, David L. (Physician) |
| Other author/creator | Abrams, Judith Z. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Philadelphia : Jewish Publication Society, 1999. |
| Description | xxvii, 291 pages ; 24 cm |
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| Contents | Part I. To Cope, to Endure, to Sustain, to Transcend 1 -- Part II. Seeking Meaning in Suffering 55 -- Part III. From Where Will My Help Come? 95 -- Part IV. The Jewish Healer 127 -- Part V. The Caring Sage 175 -- Part VI. Rules and Ethics 207 -- Part VII. The Sacredness of Health 247. |
| Review | "The premise of the Jewish attitude toward illness is that living is sacred, that good health enables us to live a fully religious life, and that disease is an evil. Any effective therapy is permitted, even if it conflicts with Jewish law. To bring about healing is a responsibility not only of the person who is ill and of the professional caregivers, but also of the loved ones, and of the larger circle of family, friends, and community." "Illness and Health in the Jewish Tradition is an anthology of traditional and modern Jewish writings that highlights these basic principles."--Jacket. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-191) and index. |
| LCCN | 99020744 |
| ISBN | 0827606737 |
| ISBN | 9780827606739 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WZ 80.5 J3 I298 1999 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |