Bar Mitzvah or Coming of Age Examination
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Jesus found in the Temple after 3 days, following his coming of age examination - James Tissot.
Coming of age in the Jewish tradition, usually around the age of twelve or thirteen. Since the 14th century, this ritual has been called Bar Mitzvah. In the work of Maria Valtorta, there is mention of a "coming of age examination."
In "The Gospel as It Was Revealed to Me"
- The coming of age examination of Jesus.[1]
- Margziam prepares for the twelve-year-old examination.[2]
- A profession of faith to become, at twelve years old, a son of the Law.[3]