The Meanings of Death in Rabbinic Judaism
'His analyses of the pertinent Rabbinic narratives as well as laws are systematic and cogent, a coherent set of questions coming to bear at each point in his presentation'-Jacob Neusner, The Jerusalem Post 18/02/00'This book contributes significantly to the growing interdisciplinary field of death studies...'-Douglas J. Davies, University of Durham, Journal of Semetic Studies'This book will be a source of enjoyment and inspiration to anyone interested in the encounter between Buddhism and Christianity and indeed in inter-religious encounter in general.'-'Elizabeth J. Harris, Reviews in Religion and Theology'David Kraemer ... provides an interesting, yet highly critical academic insight into Jewish practices as expounded in rabbinic literature.'-Rabbi Martin van den Bergh, Mortality