John, Shaji, P.,  1970- <br/><br/>
Embryonic stem cell research :  re-explored considering scientific philosophical and theological understanding of human life / 
Shaji P. John. 
 - 1st ed. 
 - xix, 221 pages ;  25 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-221). 
<br/><br/>1. Embryonic stem cell research : an overview. Introduction -- Biotechnology -- Embryonic stem cell research -- Conclusion -- 2. Ethical issues in embryonic stem cell research. Introduction -- Ethical issues related with the beginning of human life -- Embryonic stem cell research and human dignity -- Embryonic stem cell research and quality of life -- Issues related with the purpose of the creation of the embryo -- Conclusion -- 3. Human life : an orthodox perspective. Introduction -- Development of orthodox theology -- Orthodox understanding of human life -- Procreation and beginning of human life -- Human being as the image and likeness of God -- Theosis : the ultimate aim of life -- Life as a perpetual growth : an orthodox understanding of death -- Conclusion -- 4. Embryonic stem cell research : an orthodox understanding. Introduction -- Orthodox Church and health care -- Orthodox understanding of bioethics -- Orthodox view on embryonic stem cell research -- Conclusion. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9789351482109 9331482108 9789331482105 9351482103 
<br/><br/><label>Source: </label> Library of Congress -- New Delhi Overseas Office 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2017325994 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Embryonic stem cells--Research.<br/>Embryonic stem cells--Research--Religious aspects--Orthodox Eastern Church.<br/>Christian ethics.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QH588.S83  / J646 2017 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>616.02  / J65E