Feast and Fasting

by Jon Mayled

Published 1 September 1987

Pilgrimage

by Jon Mayled

Published 1 January 1987
Explores how Buddhists, Christians, Jews, Muslims, and members of other religions journey to holy places and examines the reasons for such journeys.

Birth Customs

by Jon Mayled

Published 1 January 1987
Describes the customs in Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, and other religions used to celebrate the birth of children and welcome them into the religious community.

Death Customs

by Jon Mayled

Published 1 January 1987
Presents some beliefs about death by several prominent religions.

Initiation Rites

by Jon Mayled

Published 1 January 1987
Describes the customs in Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, and other religions used to introduce people into the religion as full members, usually held for young people who are reaching adulthood.