The readings move from general issues (such as the relation of religion and medicine) through analysis of concepts important to both religion and medicine (such as life and its sanctity, nature and its mastery, respect for persons and their agency) to concrete moral issues in medical care (such as abortion, genetic control, euthanasia, the allocation of resources). This collection includes a wide range of contemporary theological essays dealing with medical ethics, as well as some material from Scripture and from classical theologians. It contain the work of Catholics and Protestant, liberals and evangelicals as well as some contemporary essays not written by Christian theologians but of great importance for theologians but of great importance for theological reflection. Together the essays convincing demonstration theology can make to the consideration of issues in medical ethics. Ideally suited to coures in medical ethics within religion departements and divinity schools. On Moral Medicine will also be of value to health care professionals who struggle daily with questions of human meaning and significance. This anthology will be a helpful and important resource for anyone who wants to consider thoughtfully the problems posed by advances and changes in medicine.