Toying with God
eBook - PDF

Toying with God

The World of Religious Games and Dolls

  1. 249 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Toying with God

The World of Religious Games and Dolls

About this book

Maybe you have seen the board games. Christianity has Vatican: The Board Game; Journeys of Paul, Armor of God and Divinity (the only game to have the imprimatur of the Catholic Church). Islam and Judaism have Race to the Kabah, Mecca to Medina, Exodus, and Kosherland. Buddhism has Karma Chakra and BuddhaWheel. And then there are the dolls--plush and plastic talking Bible dolls, Christian action figures, and talking Muslim dolls that teach Arabic.

Have we humans blended fun with spirituality for good or for ill? And what does all of this say about our insatiable need for fun?

Written with verve and a healthy dollop of humor, Toying with God examines the sometimes zany world of religious games and dolls, from pre-history to today. Packed with examples that propel the narrative (and add immeasurably to readers' knowledge of religious trivia), this is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of popular culture and spirituality.

Information

Publisher
Baylor University Press
Year
2012
Print ISBN
9781602581814
eBook ISBN
9781481302401
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Religion

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title Page, Title Page, Copyright
  3. Contents
  4. Acknowledgments
  5. Preface
  6. 1. Let the Games Begin
  7. 2. Welcome to the Dollhouse
  8. 3. Holy Commerce, Batman!
  9. 4. Are We Having Fun Yet?
  10. 5. Ritualizing Playfulness
  11. Conclusion
  12. Notes
  13. Bibliography
  14. Index

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