This timely introductory reader contains a balanced selection of readings from a variety of sources together with an introduction and case study for each chapter. Contributors include Karl Barth, Leonardo Boff, Vigen Guorian, Stanley Hauerwas, Pope John Paul II and Karen LeBacqz. Theological Issues in Bioethics represents a wide range of Christian traditions and is an ideal resource for ordinands, students on lay training courses, theology undergraduates, clergy, medical students and health professionals.