Contraception and Christendom: Historic Position of the Church and Biblical Analysis

by David S. Hasselbrook

After presenting an historical overview of the Church's stance on contraception, with a specific focus in later times on the Lutheran position, Contraception and Christendom demonstrates that the historic position of the Church against the use of birth control is firmly grounded in and supported by the theology of the Holy Scriptures. This book acknowledges the elevated role of motherhood and the value of children, and is written for the lay person, pastor, and scholar.

124 pages, Paperback

Published August 9, 2014

Reviews

[Miguel Gonzalez-Feliciano · Rating 5 out of 5]

quick read. easy read. good read. very good read.

[Jared Mindel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good and helpful. I wish it was longer, but it was very helpful nonetheless.

[Madelyn Craig · Rating 4 out of 5]

While this book is a response a specific argument made by a specific writer in the LCMS, Hasselbrook addresses the broader implications and concerns of contraception, especially for Christians.


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[Seth Kasten · Rating 4 out of 5]

In general, a very good, concise volume. No fluff here. I would have liked, however, if the author went more into the history of the natural law arguments. The volume is pretty much a historical overview of the positions, with some exegesis at the end. For that, it gets the 4 stars. More explanation on the arguments for said positions would have made it 5. Still probably the best treatment from a Lutheran perspective in recent history given that no Lutheran has touched the natural law arguments thoroughly for quite some time.