Jewish Studies Program
is pleased to present the first
O&Y Foundation for Better Communities Annual Lecture
on
EDITING LIFE: THE GOLEM IN THE BIOTECH CENTURY
The ancient Jewish
legend of the Golem--the creation of life through mystical means--has captured
the modern imagination. How can this legend be applied to recent and expected
developments in bioengineering, genomics and related fields? How does the
Golem legend differ from the story of Dr. Frankenstein and his monster? See
how Jewish teachings about the creation of artificial beings can help us deal
with the challenges of our biotech century.
Presented
by
Dr.
Byron L. Sherwin
Distinguished Service Professor at Chicago’s Spertus
Institute of Jewish Studies. An internationally
renowned Jewish theologian, ethicist and scholar of Jewish philosophy &
mysticism, Dr. Sherwin is the author or editor of 25 books, including Golems Among Us.
Room 133
Book signing and reception will follow
the lecture
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