Marriage
By: Ronne Randall
Edition: 1st edition.
Series: Journey of life; Journey of life
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9780750296540
Subjects: Marriage; Religious aspects; Marriage customs and rites; Marriage service; Juvenile literature
Description: This book gives a fascinating look at aspects of marriage and raises topical issues surrounding marriage and religion. It includes significant passages from holy texts that are read to mark a marriage 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 and index.
Table of contents: title: What is marriage?; title: Christianity; title: Judaism; title: Islam; title: Hinduism; title: Buddhism; title: Sikhism; title: Other customs and religions; title: Religion and marriage: a summary; title: Glossary; title: Find out more; title: Teacher notes; title: Index.