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Feeding the dead

Tombs in ancient Israel and Judah contain rich evidence of rituals for feeding the dead, showing concern for an afterlife.

People believed; the Bible demurred.

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Pentateuchal laws on mourning mostly tell people what not to do.

Bible reference: Leviticus 19:28

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 400–401

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