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Death, Ritual and Belief by Douglas Davies explores funeral practices and spiritual traditions across major world religions and local customs, examining how diverse cultures address mortality whilst enriching the lives of the living through beliefs about the afterlife. Written by a leading scholar in thanatology, this book draws on Davies' extensive research as Professor in the Study of Religion and Director of the Centre for Death and Life Studies at Durham University. The work complements his previous publications including Natural Burial, The Theology of Death, and A Brief History of Death, providing readers with comprehensive insights into how ritual and belief systems help communities process loss and create meaning beyond death.

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Death, Ritual and Belief examines funeral rituals from major world religions and local traditions across multiple cultures and geographical regions.

Written by Douglas Davies, a Professor in the Study of Religion with expertise in thanatology and director of a dedicated death studies centre.

The book explores how funeral practices and belief systems help cultures manage mortality whilst creating spiritual value for the living through afterlife concepts.

Part of Davies' broader scholarly work on death, complementing his previous books on natural burial, theology of death, and historical perspectives.

Published by Continuum, offering academic-level exploration of death studies, ritual practices, and comparative religious perspectives on mortality.

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Brand: Continuum
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0826454836
Category: Books > Subjects > Religion & Spirituality > Spirituality > Ritual
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 June 2002
Listed Since: 19 February 2007

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