Jewish and Christian attitudes towards abortion diverged in the 2nd century, and hinge upon a different understanding of the relation between body and soul, and thus of the fetus.
In this session, Tomer Persico and Shoshana Cohen examine the biblical verses whose conflicting interpretations led to the splitting of paths between these traditions, helping us to understand the roots of this profound disagreement, as well as its contemporary consequences.
This series is part of Ideas for Today, our offering of curated courses led by leading scholars addressing the compelling contemporary Jewish issues of the day.
