What does the Bible say about cremation? Throughout the Old Testament, we find numerous references to burial as the common practice for the people of God. Our forefather Abraham purchased a burial cave for his beloved wife Sarah (Genesis 23:3-20). Joseph’s bones were carried out of Egypt to be buried in the Promised Land (Exodus 13:19). These accounts reflect the cultural norms of the time and the reverence with which the ancient Hebrews treated the bodies of their deceased. It…

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