Death and Dying, Spirituality and Religions
Book Description
In a culture increasingly drawn to spirituality while distancing itself from organized religion, questions about death and dying reveal fascinating contradictions. Lucy Bregman challenges the common assumption that modern approaches to mortality operate independently from religious traditions.
This thoughtful exploration examines how the contemporary death awareness movement, despite its seemingly secular appearance, draws extensively from diverse religious wellsprings. Bregman demonstrates that popular Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and tribal spiritual traditions have profoundly shaped current perspectives on death, dying, and bereavement, even when these influences remain unacknowledged.
Rather than accepting the artificial divide between spirituality and religion, this work reveals the deep interconnections that continue to inform how we understand life's final transition. The book moves beyond viewing death merely through a medical lens, instead recognizing dying and grief as profound human experiences rich with meaning and spiritual significance.
Bregman's analysis offers valuable insights for anyone seeking to understand how ancient wisdom traditions continue to influence contemporary attitudes toward mortality. By tracing these often-hidden religious roots, she provides a more complete picture of how diverse spiritual legacies contribute to modern death awareness.
For readers interested in the intersection of spirituality, religion, and human experience, this work offers a nuanced perspective that honors both traditional wisdom and contemporary understanding of life's most universal experience.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 251 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Understand death from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Aspect religieux
- ✓ Explore Spiritualité
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Religionspsychologie
- ✓ Explore Sterben
- ✓ Explore Todesbewusstsein
- ✓ Explore Spiritualiteit
