Life After Death in World Religions

"Clearly and concisely describes the traditions' beliefs about afterlife. . Recommended."--Religious Studies Review An engaging work which brings the wisdom of religious traditions to bear on a traumatic event The chapters give a comparative perspective to the reader seeking to understand responses to death." -Mary MacDonald, LeMoyne College "Readers should be particularly interested in the attention given to the textual resources and ritual celebrations which guide religious participants.”- John Grim, Bucknell University Is there life after death? If so, what is it like? How does the afterlife relate to our lives in this world? These questions are universal, in the human effort to discern whether transcendent meaning or absurdity rules the cosmos. Life after Death in World Religions offers classic responses to this quest, from Eastern and Western traditions, presenting them with clarity and authority. Most importanly, representative from each tradition provide insights into the ritual