Opening the doors of wonder : reflections on religious rites of passage /

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Exploring rites of passage in America by sifting through the accounts of influential thinkers who experienced them, this book explains underlying theologies, evolution, and practice of Jewish bar and bat mitzvahs, Christian confirmations, Hindu sacred thread ceremonies, Muslim shahadas and Zen jukai...

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Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Magida, Arthur J. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2006.
Subjects:
Ritual.
Rites and ceremonies.
Religions.
Rituel.
Rites et cérémonies.
RELIGION > Reference.
RELIGION > Comparative Religion.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Exploring rites of passage in America by sifting through the accounts of influential thinkers who experienced them, this book explains underlying theologies, evolution, and practice of Jewish bar and bat mitzvahs, Christian confirmations, Hindu sacred thread ceremonies, Muslim shahadas and Zen jukai ceremonies.
Physical Description:1 online resource (294 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-289).
ISBN:9780520941717
0520941713
1429413778
9781429413770
9786612360572
6612360577
1601295243
9781601295248

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