Rapoport, Chaim, 1963-
Judaism and homosexuality : an authentic Orthodox view / Chaim Rapoport ; foreword by Jonathan Sacks ; preface by Dayan Berkovits. - London ; Portland, OR : Vallentine Mitchell, 2004. - xxiv, 231 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 200-219) and indexes.
The prohibition of homosexual practices -- The nature of homosexuality : a Jewish perspective -- The formidable challenge -- Attitudes to the practising homosexual -- Understanding and judgmentalism : a synthesis -- The child's cry -- Procreation and parenthood -- Questions and responses -- Summary and conclusion.
In light of modern changes in attitude regarding homosexuality and recent controversy surrounding government legislation, the author, a Rabbi, explores the Jewish stance on homosexuality. He combines an unswerving commitment to Jewish Law with a deep understanding of the philosophical and moral issues involved. He advocates the adoption of a fair and balanced perspective and attitude.
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2003057164
GBA3V7718 bnb
006891996 Uk
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Judaism.
Orthodox Judaism--Doctrines.
Pastoral psychology (Judaism)
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Judaism.
Orthodox Judaism--Doctrines.
Pastoral psychology (Judaism)
Homoseksualiteit.
Judentum.
Homosexualit�at.
Halacha.
Reformjudentum.
BM729.H65 / R37 2004
296/.086/64
Judaism and homosexuality : an authentic Orthodox view / Chaim Rapoport ; foreword by Jonathan Sacks ; preface by Dayan Berkovits. - London ; Portland, OR : Vallentine Mitchell, 2004. - xxiv, 231 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 200-219) and indexes.
The prohibition of homosexual practices -- The nature of homosexuality : a Jewish perspective -- The formidable challenge -- Attitudes to the practising homosexual -- Understanding and judgmentalism : a synthesis -- The child's cry -- Procreation and parenthood -- Questions and responses -- Summary and conclusion.
In light of modern changes in attitude regarding homosexuality and recent controversy surrounding government legislation, the author, a Rabbi, explores the Jewish stance on homosexuality. He combines an unswerving commitment to Jewish Law with a deep understanding of the philosophical and moral issues involved. He advocates the adoption of a fair and balanced perspective and attitude.
0853034524 9780853034520 0853035016 9780853035015
2003057164
GBA3V7718 bnb
006891996 Uk
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Judaism.
Orthodox Judaism--Doctrines.
Pastoral psychology (Judaism)
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Judaism.
Orthodox Judaism--Doctrines.
Pastoral psychology (Judaism)
Homoseksualiteit.
Judentum.
Homosexualit�at.
Halacha.
Reformjudentum.
BM729.H65 / R37 2004
296/.086/64