{"title":"Timothy O. Benedict","description":"\u003cp\u003eTimothy O. Benedict explores profound themes at the intersection of faith and existence, inviting readers to reflect on the deeper questions of life through a spiritual lens. His works often delve into the nature of spirituality with thoughtful clarity and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e category, Benedict’s writing offers contemplative journeys that challenge and inspire, making his collection a meaningful addition for those seeking thoughtful exploration of spiritual truths and their impact on everyday living.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"spiritual-ends-by-timothy-o-benedict-9780520388666","title":"Spiritual Ends","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat role does religion play at the end of life in Japan? \u003ci\u003eSpiritual Ends\u003c\/i\u003e draws on ethnographic fieldwork and interviews with hospice patients, chaplains, and medical workers to provide an intimate portrayal of how spiritual care is provided to the dying in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTimothy O. Benedict uses both local and cross-cultural perspectives to show how global ideas about spirituality and the practice of spiritual care are being appropriated and reinterpreted in Japan. Benedict relates these findings to a longer story of how Japanese religious groups have pursued vocational roles in medical institutions as a means to demonstrate a so-called “healthy” role in society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy paying attention to how care for the \u003ci\u003ekokoro\u003c\/i\u003e (heart or mind) is key to the practice of spiritual care, this book enriches conventional understandings of religious identity in Japan, while offering a valuable East Asian perspective to global conversations on the ways religion, spirituality, and medicine intersect at death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432642920684,"sku":"9780520388666","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780520388666.jpg?v=1774555178"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/timothy-o-benedict.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}