Sports and Play in Christian Theology

Name: Sports and Play in Christian Theology
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Sport is a major preoccupation of the modern world. It consumes the time and energies of millions of people around the globe. In fact, for many participants, it operates much like a functional equivalent of religion, giving them a way to interpret and understand the world. Sports stadiums are the cathedrals of our time. Sports stars are the saints or demi-gods through whom we access the transcendent. Members of the sports media serve as religious scribes, and sports fans are the worshiping faithful. What is true of sport is also true, more generally, of play. Nevertheless, and quite remarkably, Christian theologians and religious historians have been surprisingly slow to recognize the spiritual and cultural significance of sport and play, or to engage in the study of these concepts. This book attempts to redress that neglect by integrating sport and play with Christian faith and practice. In Sports and Play in Christian Theology, ten Christian scholars and practitioners explore sport and play from theological, biblical, historical, and pastoral perspectives. This rich collection of wide-ranging reflections and focused case studies will help readers locate sport and play within Christian faith and practice.

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Philip Halstead lectures in applied theology with a specialty in pastoral care and counseling at Carey Baptist College and Carey Graduate School. John Tucker is principal of Carey Baptist College.

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November 24th, 2020

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Professional & Vocational

Contributors

Contributions by B. Grant Stewart
Contributions by Myk Habets
Contributions by Peter Lineham
Contributions by Philip Halstead
Contributions by Robert Ellis
Contributions by Sarah Harris
Contributions by Simon Moetara
Contributions by Stephen Garner
Edited by John Tucker
Edited by Philip Halstead

Pages

234

Series

Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture

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164x228x21

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9781978711433

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33859316

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