Imagining the fetus: the unborn in myth, religion, and culture

Introduction: Restoring nuance to the imagination of the fetus -- The Hindu story of Samkarsana's and K.R.S.Na's births : a drama involving embryos -- The great men of Jainism in utero -- A womb with a view : the Buddha's final fetal experiences -- Life in the womb : conception and ge...

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Corporate Author: American Academy of Religion (Other)
Contributors: Sasson, Vanessa R. (Editor) ; Law, Jane Marie (Other)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Oxford New York Oxford University Press 2009
In:Year: 2009
Volumes / Articles:Show volumes/articles.
Series/Journal:American Academy of Religion religion and culture series
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Religion / Fetus
B India / Religion / Fetus
B Buddhism / Unborn child / Philosophical anthropology
B Judaism / Fetus / Theological anthropology / Christianity
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Fetus Religious aspects
B Theological Anthropology
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Parallel Edition:Electronic
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