| Description |
viii, 336 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
The Jewish background -- The Roman background -- The early Christian era (to 300) -- Early legislation and patristic thought (300-600) -- Private penance and abortion (600 -- c.1100) -- Canonical development from Gratian to 1300 -- Beginnings of theological discussion (1200-1500) -- Discussion of therapeutic abortion (1500-1600) -- Further legal and theological developments -- Discussion continued (1600-1679) -- Theological debate (1679-1869) -- Craniotomy controversy: Craisson, Eschbach, Avanzini, Viscosi -- Craniotomy controversy continued: Pennacchi -- Craniotomy controversy continued: Waffelaert -- Resolution (1884-1950) -- Conclusion. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Subject |
Abortion -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church.
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| ISBN |
0829402578 |
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