Jewish Tradition, Sexuality and Procreation »

In The Jewish Tradition, Sexuality, and Procreation, Lewis Solomon presents the guidance offered by the Jewish tradition regarding questions of sexual and reproductive ethics. Solomon's approach is unique in presenting a wide spectrum of viewpoints from various strands of contemporary Judaism- traditional (Orthodox) and more modern and flexible (Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist).

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Solomon (affiliation not cited) examines sexuality and procreation from a wide spectrum of contemporary Jewish viewpoints from the traditional (Orthodox) to the more flexible (Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist). He advocates for Spiritual Judaism<-->a transformation of Judaism based on virtues of love and compassion rather than legalistic rules. Topics addressed include homosexuality in the Jewish tradition, matrilineal descent and the Jewish concern for genealogical lineage, and advances in genetic engineering. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)