Children, adults, and shared responsibilities
Book Description
How do the world's major faith traditions understand childhood, and what wisdom can they offer for nurturing the next generation? This thoughtful collection brings together Jewish, Christian, and Muslim scholars to explore these profound questions through an interfaith lens.
The volume unfolds in two complementary sections. The first examines core beliefs and practices within Judaism, Christianity, and Islam concerning children's spiritual nature, the sacred duties adults bear toward young people, and the responsibilities children themselves hold within their communities. These foundational discussions reveal both shared values and distinctive perspectives across the three Abrahamic traditions.
The second section turns toward pressing contemporary issues, offering faith-informed responses to modern challenges facing children today. Rather than presenting a single viewpoint, editor Marcia J. Bunge has assembled diverse voices from multiple disciplines and various streams within each religious tradition, creating a rich dialogue about the essence of childhood and the complex dynamics between generations.
This scholarly yet accessible work serves multiple audiences. Academic readers will find rigorous contributions to ethics, religious studies, and childhood studies, while practitioners including child advocates, religious leaders, and educators will discover practical resources for their work. Those engaged in interfaith dialogue will appreciate the respectful exploration of common ground and meaningful differences.
The book invites readers to reconsider fundamental assumptions about children's place in spiritual communities and society at large.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~9 hours)
📄 Length: 326 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Islam
- ✓ Explore Theological anthropolgy
- ✓ Explore Conduct of life
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Judaism
- ✓ Explore Children and adults
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Understand spiritual ethics
