Religious Thinking from Childhood to Adolescence

<p>First published in 1964 <i>Religious Thinking from Childhood to Adolescence </i>describes the capacities of pupils of varying ages abilities and backgrounds to understand religious truths. How concepts of the Bible of God of Jesus of Prayer and of the Church developed from the early years is seen within the psychological context of maturing thought and the implications for religious education which are provocative and far-reaching are explored. Teachers clergy and parents will find this book a challenge to reconsider not only how the growing child views what he is taught but also the reasons why he frequently misunderstands religious teaching. By presenting a systematic account of religious thinking from 6 to 17 years Dr. Goldman adds a new dimension to our insights into child development.<i> </i></p>