Description:
While the relationship between sport and religion is deeply rooted in history, it continues to play a profound role in shaping modern-day societies. This book explores sport and Christianity across diverse cultures and it reflects on race, gender, spirituality, morality and the significance of sport in public rituals of celebration and mourning.
Review Quotes:
"The book is a welcome contribution to the literature on sport and Christianity. The wide range of topics covered means that there is something for everyone which an interest in the general subject in the book." - Jonathan Edwards, Verite Sport