Deathbed Wisdom of the Hasidic Masters

The Book of Departure and Caring for People at the End of Life
Kommentar: Baron, Rabbi Joel H; Paasche-Orlow, Rabbi Sara / Übersetzer: Baron, Rabbi Joel H; Paasche-Orlow, Rabbi Sara

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Produktbeschreibung

The first-ever English translation of and commentary on The Book of Departure, which compiles the end-of-life stories of 42 holy men, sheds light on Jewish traditions about death, the afterlife and how to care for people in their final days. Modern insights drawn from these stories help caregivers make greater meaning out of end-of-life care.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Turner Publishing Company
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Mai 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 226mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 318g
• ISBN-13: 9781580238502
• ISBN-10: 1580238505
• Artikelnr.: 44272041

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword
Introduction
What Is Hasidism?
What Is a Tzaddik?
The Afterlife
The Roles of Men and Women in Hasidism
The Structure of This Book
The Stories
Navigating This Book
Jewish End-of-Life Practices
In Conclusion
The Book of Departure
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Appendix: The Characteristics of Active Dying
Notes
Glossary
Suggestions for Further Reading
Index of Rabbis in The Book of Departure
Insight Sparks