This important devotional book emerged in the wake of the 16th century literacy movement sweeping through Germany, Europe, and the entire world. Offering profound perspectives of the ever-present reality of death, Martin Moller addresses a need impossible to underestimate, particularly in his day. With language that is approachable, direct, graceful, and dignified, Moller's caring narrative remains just as elemental in our age, whether for pastoral care, unforeseen emergencies, palliative supervision, or for the mental, emotional, and spiritual anticipation of death. Moller's simultaneous...

This important devotional book emerged in the wake of the 16th century literacy movement sweeping through Germany, Europe, and the entire world. Offering profound perspectives of the ever-present reality of death, Martin Moller addresses a need impossible to underestimate, particularly in his day. With language that is approachable, direct, graceful, and dignified, Moller's caring narrative remains just as elemental in our age, whether for pastoral care, unforeseen emergencies, palliative supervision, or for the mental, emotional, and spiritual anticipation of death. Moller's simultaneous...