an authentic Orthodox view Rapoport, Chaim 1963- creator text bibliography enk London Portland, OR Vallentine Mitchell 2004 monographic eng

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xxiv, 231 pages ; 24 cm 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. 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. Chaim Rapoport ; foreword by Jonathan Sacks ; preface by Dayan Berkovits. Includes bibliographical references (pages 200-219) and indexes. 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 11.20 0853034524 9780853034520 0853035016 9780853035015 2003057164 DLC 030618 20190813082909.0 ocm52509644 eng