Moses Meets Kübler-Ross: The Five Stages toward Accepting Death as Seen in the Midrash

Elucidates and explains an ancient midrash (rabbinic interpretation of biblical text, 400–600 CE) through the lens of modern psychological theory. Describes Moses's reactions to his approaching death and points out that his reactions follow closely the five classic stages of coming to terms wit...

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Main Author: Berkowitz, Miriam C. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] 2001
In: The Journal of pastoral care
Year: 2001, Volume: 55, Issue: 3, Pages: 303-308
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:Elucidates and explains an ancient midrash (rabbinic interpretation of biblical text, 400–600 CE) through the lens of modern psychological theory. Describes Moses's reactions to his approaching death and points out that his reactions follow closely the five classic stages of coming to terms with terminal illness. Brings to light and analyzes a text previously inaccessible to the non-specialist and notes practical applications for pastoral caregivers in dealing with the terminally ill in general. Suggests reasons why Jewish patients may be particularly resistant to accepting death and how using this midrash could offer a constructive model to approaching death.
Contains:Enthalten in: The Journal of pastoral care
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/002234090105500308