Well, the ancient Hebrews were distinguished from their neighbors, inter alia, by their refusal to leave unwanted children outdoors to die, or to sacrifice them to demons. So if they knew then what we do now about how babies develop, I expect they'd be revolted by abortion at any age.
In Judaism ensoulment is at 40 days and the fetus has no legal standing until it begins to emerge from the womb. Birth is the moment of legal personhood.
Well, the ancient Hebrews were distinguished from their neighbors, inter alia, by their refusal to leave unwanted children outdoors to die, or to sacrifice them to demons. So if they knew then what we do now about how babies develop, I expect they'd be revolted by abortion at any age.
In Judaism ensoulment is at 40 days and the fetus has no legal standing until it begins to emerge from the womb. Birth is the moment of legal personhood.
Great point.