Intended to complement scriptural and theological studies, this volume has a philosophical methodology. Since the belief in a continuation of life after death or reunion with deceased loved ones offers consolation to many people, this book examines the possibility of human immortality. It also presents various rational arguments.

Introduction CHAPTER 1 Human Immortality Supplementary Texts CHAPTER 2 The Problem of Evil and Human Suffering Supplementary Texts CHAPTER 3 Reflections of Philosophers, Novelists, Poets, and Other Writers on Life, Death, and Immortality Theistic Philosophers Atheistic/Agnostic Philosophers Pagan Philosophers Novelists, Poets, and Other Writers CHAPTER 4 Grief and Bereavement Death of a Husband Death of a Wife Death of a Child Death of a Parent Death of a Sibling Suggested Readings Supplementary Texts Conclusion Appendix I. Suicide and Euthanasia Supplementary Texts Appendix II. The Hospice Movement Appendix III. The Funeral Director Bibliography Index