A Brief History of Death by Douglas Davies
The act of death itself and the rituals surrounding it vary enormously and shed a fascinating light on the cultures of which they are a part.
"The author reveals himself to be a sensitive and humane guide, in a book that ought to fascinate anyone interested in the existential conundrum of human morality" Times Higher Education Supplement
Douglas J. Davies is a Professor in the Department of Theology at Durham University. He is widely acknowledged as one of the world's leading experts in the history, theology and sociology of death. His books include: Anthropology and Theology (2002); Death, Ritual and Belief, Second edition (2001); Themes and Issues in Christianity (1998); Transforming Mormon Identities (1998); Reusing Old Graves (1995); and Church and Religion in Rural England (1991). He has also published a large number of articles on death, and contemporary Christianity.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781405101837 |
| ISBN 10 | 1405101830 |
| Title | A Brief History of Death |
| Author | Douglas Davies |
| Series | Wiley Blackwell Brief Histories Of Religion |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 2004-11-11 |
| Number of pages | 204 |
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