Coming of age
By: Sarah Levete
Edition: 1st edition.
Series: Journey of life; Journey of life
Publisher: Wayland
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9780750296533
Subjects: Religious aspects; Juvenile literature; Puberty rites; Initiation rites
Description: This book gives an in-depth look at interesting aspects of coming of age and raises topical issues surrounding this key moment in a young person's life. It includes significant passages from holy texts that are read to mark coming of age and a summary chart lists the different rituals and practices of a variety of religions including Judaism, Islam, Hindu and Christian as well as secular cultures, so they can be easily compared. Part of the Journey of Life series which looks at the rites of birth, coming of age, marriage and death, and how religions and cultures celebrate them.
Notes: Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Table of contents: title: What is coming of age?; title: Christianity; title: Judaism; title: Islam; title: Hinduism; title: Sikhism; title: Buddhism; title: Other customs; title: Religion and coming of age : a summary; title: Glossary; title: Find out more; title: Teacher notes; title: Index.