Religious Signs & Symbols: Christianity

Senker, Cath

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0750253320 ISBN 13: 9780750253321

Publisher: Wayland, 2008

World religions all have their own distinct symbols and signs. This series shows children what signs and symbols are and why they are used in religion. Children learn about each religion and its symbols through looking at the key themes of Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Hinduism. Each book is packed full of lively stories, folktales, songs, poems, recipes and activities.

Product Description:

Each religion has its own special symbols and signs. This series explores the key symbols, signs and objects of each religion and what they mean, how they are used, the role they play and why they are important to faith.

About the Author:

Cath Senker is a children's non-fiction writer who specialises in writing about modern history, global issues and world religions. Her latest history titles include Living Through the Vietnam War (Raintree, 2011), Our World Divided: Israel and the Middle East (Wayland, 2011) and A Cultural History of Women in America: Women Claim the Vote (Bailey Publishing, 2011). She has a particular interest in the topics of migration, refugees and racism and recently wrote Mapping Global Issues: Immigrants and Refugees (Arcturus, 2011). In her work, Cath aims to highlight individuals' experiences and to present different viewpoints in a non-judgemental way as a basis for discussion.

Cath also works as a project manager and editor on non-fiction titles for both children and adults. Before embarking on a freelance career, she worked as a commissioning editor for a children's educational publishing company for eight years. She is also an experienced ESOL teacher.

Cath volunteers with City Reads, a project that aims to widen the enjoyment of books and reading among people of all ages, especially people from disadvantaged communities. She is a also a keen amateur cyclist, cook and gardener.