The Crime of Abortion in Canon Law

In this book, Roger John Huser provides a comprehensive analysis of the Catholic Church's teaching on abortion through the lens of canon law.

The work explores how canonical penalties for abortion have evolved over time, influenced by cultural attitudes, scientific opinions, and the effectiveness of these penalties.

Huser distinguishes between the Church's moral law, which has consistently classified abortion as a grave sin, and the varying canonical penalties that have been imposed.

The book is a significant contribution to understanding the Church's historical and ongoing stance on abortion.