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Death is something that unites all people. We all encounter its effects at some point, and yet is something we are reluctant to discuss openly. With an emphasis on pastoral care, Eryl Davies looks through the biblical lens at this great taboo, confronting big questions about death, dying and grief.

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... meticulously researched, biblically faithful, pastorally wise and full of humanity. Written by a seasoned Pastor/Theologian, this distilled wisdom will help church leaders and congregations think through caring for those who mourn. -- Paul Levy Dr Davies lovingly and accessibly opens up for us the endless breadth and complexity of the pastoral issues surrounding death and dying, and constantly leads us to Christ our death conquering Saviour. The wisdom in these pages is biblical, gritty, real, and tested. -- Tom Brand The author is passionate about pastoral care, and his years of ministry put him in an excellent position to offer wise counsel to pastors, chaplains, and church leaders as they come alongside those who walk in the shadow of death. Pastors will find his chapter on preaching funeral services especially helpful. -- Charles M. Wingard He speaks from the perspective of an experienced pastor as he wisely addresses practical issues of caring for those who are dying and their families. Perhaps the most profitable aspect of reading this book for me personally is the reminder that it is a privilege to be invited into people's lives during these most difficult and significant seasons of life and death. -- Jim Newheiser I am grateful to Dr Davies for helping us think through these issues in the light of Scripture. Written with his usual clarity, attention to detail, and pastoral warmth, this is a book that should be in every pastor and elder's library. -- Jonathan Thomas ... a comprehensive and compelling read from start to finish. Eryl Davies gives a personal pastoral perspective to difficult issues such as suicide and terminal illness in a profoundly Scriptural manner. This is an excellent handbook for pastors. -- Calum I Macleod Although written primarily for Christians, Pastors and Elders, this book can be recommended to all, including non-Christians who want to learn more about the alternative to the prevailing secular view. -- Professor John Alcolado ... a gem of a book that will equip and strengthen the most overwhelmed Pastor, in the privilege of this work. Driven by scripture and utilising many years of pastoral experience, what Eryl Davies has written is wise, sensitive and practical. -- Philip Swann

Although written primarily for Christians, Pastors and Elders, this book can be recommended to all, including non-Christians who want to learn more about the alternative to the prevailing secular view. -- Professor John Alcolado The author is passionate about pastoral care, and his years of ministry put him in an excellent position to offer wise counsel to pastors, chaplains, and church leaders as they come alongside those who walk in the shadow of death. Pastors will find his chapter on preaching funeral services especially helpful. -- Charles M. Wingard Dr Davies lovingly and accessibly opens up for us the endless breadth and complexity of the pastoral issues surrounding death and dying, and constantly leads us to Christ our death conquering Saviour. The wisdom in these pages is biblical, gritty, real, and tested. -- Tom Brand ... a gem of a book that will equip and strengthen the most overwhelmed Pastor, in the privilege of this work. Driven by scripture and utilising many years of pastoral experience, what Eryl Davies has written is wise, sensitive and practical. -- Philip Swann ... meticulously researched, biblically faithful, pastorally wise and full of humanity. Written by a seasoned Pastor/Theologian, this distilled wisdom will help church leaders and congregations think through caring for those who mourn. -- Paul Levy ... a comprehensive and compelling read from start to finish. Eryl Davies gives a personal pastoral perspective to difficult issues such as suicide and terminal illness in a profoundly Scriptural manner. This is an excellent handbook for pastors. -- Calum I Macleod He speaks from the perspective of an experienced pastor as he wisely addresses practical issues of caring for those who are dying and their families. Perhaps the most profitable aspect of reading this book for me personally is the reminder that it is a privilege to be invited into people's lives during these most difficult and significant seasons of life and death. -- Jim Newheiser I am grateful to Dr Davies for helping us think through these issues in the light of Scripture. Written with his usual clarity, attention to detail, and pastoral warmth, this is a book that should be in every pastor and elder's library. -- Jonathan Thomas

... a gem of a book that will equip and strengthen the most overwhelmed Pastor, in the privilege of this work. Driven by scripture and utilising many years of pastoral experience, what Eryl Davies has written is wise, sensitive and practical. -- Philip Swann Although written primarily for Christians, Pastors and Elders, this book can be recommended to all, including non-Christians who want to learn more about the alternative to the prevailing secular view. -- Professor John Alcolado ... meticulously researched, biblically faithful, pastorally wise and full of humanity. Written by a seasoned Pastor/Theologian, this distilled wisdom will help church leaders and congregations think through caring for those who mourn. -- Paul Levy He speaks from the perspective of an experienced pastor as he wisely addresses practical issues of caring for those who are dying and their families. Perhaps the most profitable aspect of reading this book for me personally is the reminder that it is a privilege to be invited into people's lives during these most difficult and significant seasons of life and death. -- Jim Newheiser ... a comprehensive and compelling read from start to finish. Eryl Davies gives a personal pastoral perspective to difficult issues such as suicide and terminal illness in a profoundly Scriptural manner. This is an excellent handbook for pastors. -- Calum I Macleod I am grateful to Dr Davies for helping us think through these issues in the light of Scripture. Written with his usual clarity, attention to detail, and pastoral warmth, this is a book that should be in every pastor and elder's library. -- Jonathan Thomas Dr Davies lovingly and accessibly opens up for us the endless breadth and complexity of the pastoral issues surrounding death and dying, and constantly leads us to Christ our death conquering Saviour. The wisdom in these pages is biblical, gritty, real, and tested. -- Tom Brand The author is passionate about pastoral care, and his years of ministry put him in an excellent position to offer wise counsel to pastors, chaplains, and church leaders as they come alongside those who walk in the shadow of death. Pastors will find his chapter on preaching funeral services especially helpful. -- Charles M. Wingard

He speaks from the perspective of an experienced pastor as he wisely addresses practical issues of caring for those who are dying and their families. Perhaps the most profitable aspect of reading this book for me personally is the reminder that it is a privilege to be invited into people's lives during these most difficult and significant seasons of life and death. -- Jim Newheiser ... a comprehensive and compelling read from start to finish. Eryl Davies gives a personal pastoral perspective to difficult issues such as suicide and terminal illness in a profoundly Scriptural manner. This is an excellent handbook for pastors. -- Calum I Macleod Dr Davies lovingly and accessibly opens up for us the endless breadth and complexity of the pastoral issues surrounding death and dying, and constantly leads us to Christ our death conquering Saviour. The wisdom in these pages is biblical, gritty, real, and tested. -- Tom Brand I am grateful to Dr Davies for helping us think through these issues in the light of Scripture. Written with his usual clarity, attention to detail, and pastoral warmth, this is a book that should be in every pastor and elder's library. -- Jonathan Thomas ... meticulously researched, biblically faithful, pastorally wise and full of humanity. Written by a seasoned Pastor/Theologian, this distilled wisdom will help church leaders and congregations think through caring for those who mourn. -- Paul Levy The author is passionate about pastoral care, and his years of ministry put him in an excellent position to offer wise counsel to pastors, chaplains, and church leaders as they come alongside those who walk in the shadow of death. Pastors will find his chapter on preaching funeral services especially helpful. -- Charles M. Wingard ... a gem of a book that will equip and strengthen the most overwhelmed Pastor, in the privilege of this work. Driven by scripture and utilising many years of pastoral experience, what Eryl Davies has written is wise, sensitive and practical. -- Philip Swann Although written primarily for Christians, Pastors and Elders, this book can be recommended to all, including non-Christians who want to learn more about the alternative to the prevailing secular view. -- Professor John Alcolado

John Wesley famously said 'Our people die well'; here is a book to help us and our congregations to do just that. The last few years have seen a growing body of helpful literature on Death from Christian authors. Dr Davies' volume is one of the very best, meticulously researched, biblically faithful, pastorally wise and full of humanity. Written by a seasoned Pastor/Theologian, this distilled wisdom will help church leaders and congregations think through caring for those who mourn. -- Paul Levy Eryl Davis grapples with a thorny subject few of us are comfortable with - death. He does so very well. Dying, death and grieving are not easily written about. This book is the exception to the rule. Not Uninformed is a comprehensive and compelling read from start to finish. It tackles the complex challenges many people face when confronted with the stark reality of death. Eryl Davis gives a personal pastoral perspective to difficult issues such as suicide and terminal illness in a profoundly Scriptural manner. This is an excellent handbook for pastors. -- Calum I Macleod This author helps the Christian Pastor to understand how to do faithful biblical ministry in light of contemporary social and medical trends. He speaks from the perspective of an experienced pastor as he wisely addresses practical issues of caring for those who are dying and their families. Perhaps the most profitable aspect of reading this book for me personally is the reminder that it is a privilege to be invited into people's lives during these most difficult and significant seasons of life and death. -- Jim Newheiser

This author helps the Christian Pastor to understand how to do faithful biblical ministry in light of contemporary social and medical trends. He speaks from the perspective of an experienced pastor as he wisely addresses practical issues of caring for those who are dying and their families. Perhaps the most profitable aspect of reading this book for me personally is the reminder that it is a privilege to be invited into people's lives during these most difficult and significant seasons of life and death. -- Jim Newheiser Eryl Davis grapples with a thorny subject few of us are comfortable with - death. He does so very well. Dying, death and grieving are not easily written about. This book is the exception to the rule. Not Uninformed is a comprehensive and compelling read from start to finish. It tackles the complex challenges many people face when confronted with the stark reality of death. Eryl Davis gives a personal pastoral perspective to difficult issues such as suicide and terminal illness in a profoundly Scriptural manner. This is an excellent handbook for pastors. -- Calum I Macleod

Author Information

From North Wales, Eryl Davies was converted as a student and ordained into the Presbyterian Church of Wales, serving churches in South and North Wales. He was called to become the first principal of what is now Union School of Theology, serving now as a Research Supervisor. He is an elder in Heath Church, Cardiff. Married with two children, he also enjoys being with his young grandchildren, writing, reading theology, current affairs and, when there is time, sport !

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