by JuliaNeuberger (Author)
The UK is no longer primarily a Christian society, but contains many people from a host of different religious backgrounds, including Muslims, Jews, Hindus and Buddhists. There are also a number of people, commonly called atheists, who have no specific religious tradition. This book is a guide to religious needs of dying people. The book considers in great detail those aspects of religious practice and ritual which may provide additional comfort, help and succour in the last moments of life. The religious beliefs and practices surrounding death for the majority of religious group in the UK are represented.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 69
Edition: 2
Publisher: Mosby
Published: 01 Aug 1994
ISBN 10: 0723421544
ISBN 13: 9780723421542