How Different Religions View Death & Afterlife
How Different Religions View Death & Afterlife by Christopher Jay Johnson, published by Charles Press in 1998, offers a comprehensive exploration of the complex subjects of death and the afterlife. This 2nd edition, written in English and spanning 310 pages, provides a clear and comparative overview of the teachings and beliefs surrounding death from 19 different religions. The book aims to enhance understanding of how various faiths interpret death and what follows, presenting the information in an objective and non-proselytizing manner.
Readers will find that each chapter is authored by a recognized expert in their respective faith, ensuring a thoughtful and practical explanation of these often-sensitive topics. The book addresses themes related to death, grief, bereavement, and eschatology, making it a valuable resource for theologians, healthcare professionals, and students of comparative religion. This edition serves as a guide for those seeking to deepen their knowledge of diverse religious perspectives on death and dying, contributing to a broader understanding of these universal human experiences.
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This book presents an objective, thoughtful and practical explanation of the often-complicated subjects of death and afterlife. Offering a clear, concise and comparative overview of the teachings and the death beliefs of 19 different religions, this popular book will be of enormous value to all readers who would like to obtain a better understanding of the various ways in which different faiths understand death and what happens afterward. Unlike many books on the subject of religious beliefs, the discourse here is refreshingly objective and entirely non-proselytizing. Furthermore, each chapter is written by a different expert or scholar who is internationally recognized as an authority on a particular faith. This book will be welcomed by theologians, healthcare professionals, clergy and chaplains of all religious traditions, teachers and students of comparative religion and death and dying, social workers, grief and pastoral counselors and funeral directors.
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