Suicide in Rabbinic Literature

Goldstein, Sidney. Suicide in Rabbinic Literature. Hoboken, NJ: Ktav Publishing House, Inc., 1989. First edition. Quarto. XVI, 128pp. Original printed wrappers over black cloth with gold lettering on spine. Fascinating work in which the author examines the approaches adopted by Jewish halakhists and thinkers over the centuries, comparing them to classical and Christian attitudes regarding suicide. Minor creasing at bottom of front cover of wrappers. Wrappers in overall good to very good, binding and interior in fine condition. vg. Hardcover. (25404) $50