Death and Bereavement Around the World: Major Religious Traditions
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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 Doody Review Services 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.
General Introduction1Introduction to the First Volume5Ch. 1Hindu Spirituality in Life, Death, and Bereavement9Ch. 2Facing Life and Death: A Buddhist's Understanding of Palliative Care and Bereavement39Ch. 3Death and Mourning: A Time for Weeping, A Time for Healing57Ch. 4The Jewish Foundation to the Christian Belief in Resurrection79Ch. 5A Roman Catholic View of Death87Ch. 6Greek Orthodox Understandings of Death: Implications for Living the Easter Faith103Ch. 7Spirituality, Protestantism, and Death127Ch. 8Dying and Grieving Ministry in Mennonite Churches147Ch. 9Islam153Ch. 10North American Native Care of the Dying and the Grieving159Ch. 11The Wheel of Life: The Concept of Death and Bereavement in the Pagan Community183Ch. 12Some Concluding Observations193Contributors197Index199
