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.
Old Gods and games -- The 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.
Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2009.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
GBA718664 bnb
Uk
Sports--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Sports--Religious aspects.
Christianity--United States.
United States--Religion.
Electronic books.
GV706.42 / .B35 2007eb
201/.6796
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.
Old Gods and games -- The 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.
Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2009.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
GBA718664 bnb
Uk
Sports--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Sports--Religious aspects.
Christianity--United States.
United States--Religion.
Electronic books.
GV706.42 / .B35 2007eb
201/.6796