Playing with God
religion and modern sport
Baker, William J. (William Joseph)
1938-
creator
NetLibrary, Inc
text
bibliography
Electronic books.
mau
Cambridge, Mass
Harvard University Press
2007
monographic
eng
322 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
List of illustrations -- Introduction -- 1. Old gods and games -- 2. The road to Brawnville -- 3. Praying and playing in the YMCA -- 4. Sweetening the Gospel with sport -- 5. When Dixie took a different stand -- 6. God and country games -- 7. For God, the Gipper, and the green -- 8. Sunday games -- 9. Playing on the fringe -- 10. Making a pitch for Jesus -- 11. Athletes for Allah -- 11. Teammates and soul mates -- 13. Gods and games today -- Notes -- Acknowledgments.
William J. Baker.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [263]-311) and index.
Electronic reproduction. Boulder, Colo. : NetLibrary, 2009. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to NetLibrary affiliated libraries.
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Sports
Religious aspects
Christianity
Sports
Religious aspects
Christianity
United States
United States
Religion
Sports
Aspect religieux
Christianisme
Sports
Aspect religieux
Christianisme
États-Unis
États-Unis
Religion
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