The Book of Life: A Complete Formula of the Service and Ceremonies Observed at the Death-Bed, House of Mourning and Cemetery; Together with Prayers on Visiting the Graves (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

H. Vidaver

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332880915 ISBN 13: 9780332880914

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Comprehensive guide to Jewish death rituals and mourning ceremonies

This edition presents a complete formula of the prayers, services, and practices observed at the death-bed, in the house of mourning, and at the cemetery.

It also includes prayers connected with visiting the graves, offering readers a practical path through a broad set of rites and traditions.

Structured to be accessible for both study and practical use, the book outlines the sequence of mourning observances, from the moment of death through the seven days of mourning and beyond. It covers how to conduct services, recite blessings, and honor the deceased while supporting the living.”

• Step-by-step guidance for dying, mourning, and burial rites
• Prayers and readings used in house of mourning, cemeteries, and grave visits
• Instructions on garment tearing, mourning periods, and related customs
• Context for when and how different rites are observed across the mourning timeline

Ideal for readers seeking a clear, reference‑level understanding of traditional mourning practices and their practical application.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332880915
• ISBN 13: 9780332880914
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 204