Is there life after death? If so, what is it like? How does it relate to life in this world? These questions are staples of the human effort to discern whether transcendent meaning or absurdity rules the cosmos. Life After Death in World Religions retrieves the classic responses to these questions from Buddhism, Chinese religions, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism and presents them with clarity and authority. Most importantly, representatives or scholars from each tradition provide insights into the rituals and practices, as well as the emotions and hope, regarding life after death that characterizes each tradition. - Back cover.