Playing with God

Baker, William J. 1938-

Playing with God religion and modern sport / [electronic resource] : William J. Baker. - Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2007. - 322 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [263]-311) and index.

List of illustrations -- Introduction -- Old gods and games -- road to Brawnville -- Praying and playing in the YMCA -- Sweetening the Gospel with sport -- When Dixie took a different stand -- God and country games -- For God, the Gipper, and the green -- Sunday games -- Playing on the fringe -- Making a pitch for Jesus -- Athletes for Allah -- Teammates and soul mates -- Gods and games today -- Notes -- Acknowledgments. 1. 2. The 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 11. 13.


Electronic reproduction.
Boulder, Colo. :
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2009.
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Sports--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Sports--Religious aspects.
Christianity--United States.
Sports--Aspect religieux--Christianisme.
Sports--Aspect religieux.
Christianisme--États-Unis.


United States--Religion.
États-Unis--Religion.


Electronic books.

GV706.42 / .B35 2007eb

201/.6796