Understanding Death

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Exploring diverse religious perspectives, this textbook delves into fundamental questions about death and the afterlife across various traditions, including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Shamanism. It examines how differing views of the self influence interpretations of life and death, incorporating contributions from practitioners of each faith. The second edition adds new chapters on Sikhism and Jainism, along with contemporary attitudes toward death and dying. This resource serves both students and general readers interested in understanding the multifaceted nature of death in religious contexts.