The Sacred Gift of Life: Orthodox Christianity and Bioethics (First Edition)
Crestwood, New York: St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1998. First Edition. Softcover. A systematic examination of contemporary bioethical issues from the perspective of Scripture and Eastern Orthodox patristic tradition.
John Breck, an Orthodox priest, served as Professor of New Testament and Ethics at St. Vladimir’s Seminary (1984–1996) and later as Professor of Biblical Interpretation and Ethics at the St. Sergius Theological Institute in Paris. He writes for both the Orthodox community and a broader Christian readership (including medical professionals). The book draws on biblical teaching and the Church Fathers to address technological advances that raise questions about the creation and ending of human life, while offering a compassionate, principle-based evaluation rather than purely technical analysis.
ABOUT THIS COPY: First edition softcover. Illustrated cover with four photos in black and white with a tan texbklock with dark brown lettering, all against a stone-gray background. Spine is a light blue (due to fading) with black lettering. Also includes: summary of biothics and the sacred gift of life, three appendices, and quotations. Indexed. vi, 288 pp.
CONDITION: Near fine. Spine has sunned and there is minor crinkling at the cover along the spine edge (barely noticeable), and a previous bookstore's price sticker on the back cover. This is a very nice, unmarked copy with a tight binding. Full refund if not satisfied. Near Fine.
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Price: $20.00