Death and the Afterlife: A Chronological Journey, from Cremation to Quantum Resurrection (Union Square & Co. Chronologies)
A chronological survey of death rituals, beliefs, and scientific ideas from ancient cremation to modern theories of resurrection and consciousness.
About This Book
Death and the Afterlife presents a chronological overview of how cultures have understood and ritualized the end of life.
The book surveys practices from ancient cremation rites to contemporary scientific perspectives on consciousness and existence.
Readers encounter a wide range of historical, religious, and speculative viewpoints arranged in sequence.
Visual elements and concise entries guide exploration of evolving ideas about mortality and the possibility of an afterlife.
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