To walk in God's ways
Subtitle: Jewish pastoral perspectives on illness and bereavement
By: Joseph S. Ozarowski.
Edition: 1st Rowman & Littlefield ed.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Lanhan, Md
Language: eng
Number of pages: 214
Subjects: Pastoral counseling (Judaism); Pastoral theology (Judaism); Sick -- Pastoral counseling of.; Visiting the sick (Judaism); Bereavement -- Religious aspects -- Judaism.; Jewish mourning customs.; Judaism -- Customs and practices.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-204) and index.
Table of contents: title: The basis for a Jewish pastoral theology; title: Roots for visiting the sick; title: Bikur holim from rabbinic sources; title: Specific issues in bikur holim; title: Liturgical issues; title: Preliminary thoughts toward a Jewish pastoral theology; title: Aninut, the initial stage of grief; title: Keriah, the tearing of the garment; title: The funeral service; title: Postfuneral observances; title: Conclusion: Some reflections on a Jewish pastoral theology.