Death and Bereavement around the World: Major Religious Traditions: Volume 1

by John D. Morgan, Pittu Laungani

Overview

The make-up of the contemporary nation-state is increasingly multiethnic and statistics show that in many cases no one group is numerically the largest. Interethnic relations are given global visibility by the media while much that happens among different groups depends on context. Editors John D. Morgan (King's College, London) and Pittu Laungani (South Bank and Manchester Universities, England) have gathered leading international authorities to produce Death and Bereavement Around the World the first of a five-volume presentation and analysis of the ways different peoples experience dying and grief. Effective bereavement care requires a knowledge of an individual's physical, social, educational, and spiritual existence since the expressions of grief and the needs that emerge vary widely from one to another and are subject to past experiences, cultural expectations, personal beliefs, and relationships. An individual's identity comes from a sense of personal uniqueness; solidarity with group ideals; continuity with the past, present and future; and from the culture by which an individual is raised or adopted. This first volume discusses the major religious traditions of the world and how they help followers deal with the fundamentals of life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781351844925
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/24/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	206
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

John D. Morgan, Pittu Layngani

Table of Contents

Introduction to the First Volume, 1 Hindu Spirituality in Life, Death, and Bereavement, 2 Facing Life and Death: A Buddhist’s Understanding of Palliative Care and Bereavement, 3 Death and Mourning: A Time for Weeping, A Time for Healing 4 The Jewish Foundation to the Christian Belief in Resurrection, 5 A Roman Catholic View of Death, 6 Greek Orthodox Understandings of Death: Implications for Living the Easter Faith, 7 Spirituality, Protestantism, and Death, 8 Dying and Grieving Ministry in Mennonite Churches P. 9 Islam 10 North American Native Care of the Dying and the Grieving, 11 The Wheel of Life: The Concept of Death and Bereavement in the Pagan Community 12 Some Concluding Observations

Editorial Reviews

3 Stars from Doody

In the first of five volumes, scholars of religion and social sciences describe how major world religions, as well as Native American and pagan traditions, provide roadmaps for the dying and the grieving. Subsequent volumes look at various regions, and the final one summarizes the findings. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

Reviewer: Becky Stepp, BBA, MEd, BS, M, LMSW (Seton Medical Center)
Description: This book is the first of a five-volume presentation of the ways in which different cultures experience dying and grief. Subsequent volumes will look at the values involved in confronting death and bereavement as seen across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. This volume covers the paths that the major religious traditions teach, along with the uniqueness and similarities of each.
Purpose: This in-depth look at the faiths and religions that emotionally support dying people and grieving families is an appropriate and valuable guide for caregivers. This area is worthy of exploration as it is important that caregivers take every opportunity to learn more about the spiritual roots of those with whom they are privileged to work. The authors' objectives are met solidly through an extensive review of religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Catholicism, Orthodox Christianity, Protestantism, the Mennonite tradition, Islam, North American Native traditions, and Paganism.
Audience: The history of religion holds a fascination for a variety of disciplines in healthcare. This book can be a useful resource for physicians, nurses, social workers, and healthcare professionals as well as students and clergy. The authors' extensive backgrounds in multicultural education and counseling have resulted in a collaboration of leading international authorities who provide a rich understanding of the values and traditions of the major religions of the world.
Features: Expressions of bereavement can vary widely from one person to another and are largely based on past experiences, culture, and personal belief systems. With an understanding of the uniqueness of each value and belief system, caregivers can better identify and support the traditions in which persons find meaning. The book clearly defines and illustrates the similarities as well as the differences among religious beliefs. An especially helpful aspect of this book is the resource section following each chapter.
Assessment: The process of bereavement is grounded in the manner in which an person was taught and based upon and individual's values and belief systems. This book can be helpful to healthcare professionals who want to have a basic understanding of various belief systems.

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