A Different Death: Euthanasia & the Christian Tradition

by Edward J. Larson

Authors Larson and Amundsen survey the history of euthanasia in Christendom. Since Christian attitudes toward suicide are relevant to the discussion of active, voluntary euthanasia, they trace suicide from early Christianity into the modern period. They conclude with three chapters of detailed and penetrating counsel on how Christians should engage the euthanasia debate today.

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Edward J. Larson is the author of many acclaimed works in American history, including the Pulitzer Prize–winning history of the Scopes Trial, Summer for the Gods. He is University Professor of History and Hugh and Hazel Darling Chair in Law at Pepperdine University, and lives with his family near Los Angeles.

Reviews

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

A policy wonk's (from a Christian perspective) book on all the ins and outs of how we got to where we are today on assisted suicide & euthanasia. The devil is in the details.