A GOOD DEATH

27Feb/12Off

Published/ Created in Paris, for André Bocard, 12 Feb. 1453. The Ars Moriendi, or "art of dying," is a body of Christian literature that provided practical guidance for the dying and those attending them. These manuals informed the dying about what to expect, and prescribed prayers, actions, and attitudes that would lead to a "good death".

via http://www.flickr.com/photos/beauty_is_a_rare_thing/

Enjoy this article?

Consider subscribing to our rss feed!

Tagged as: André Bocard, good death, The Art of Dying Comments Off

Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) ( subscribe to comments on this post )

Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.

Trackbacks are disabled.

OSCAR THE MORNING AFTER » « WHEN I WORE CRIMMELS ON MY BLANES

Life, Universes and Other Stuff

My Universe -- without commercials, lies, propaganda, political spin, religious rhetoric, stupidity, superstition and other people's opinions. What could be more perfect?