The Hebrew Bible provides a rich language anti manifold images of describing the beginning of life. It does not determine the status of the embryo in a technical way, but reflects general human experiences with the indeterminacy of prenatal life. Its attitude towards the beginning of life is always multi-dimensional, combining physical, personal, social and transcendental perspectives. The tension between theological explanations and human responsibility is reflected both in the Hebrew Bible and in modern bioethical discussions. Although texts like 1 Sam 1-2 and Ps 139,13-16 were written in a completely different context, their way of speaking about this tension shows parallels with current themes.

Enthalten in:
Zeitschrift für Evangelische Ethik; 2008/3 Kommentare, Studien, Berichte, Dokumentationen, Diskussionen, Rezensionen, Bibliographie (2008)

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Serie / Reihe: Zeitschrift für Evangelische Ethik

Personen: Grohmann, Marianne

Schlagwörter: Bibel Segen Bioethik Diskussion Altes Testament Empirie Kinderlosigkeit