Toying with God
Subtitle: the world of religious games and dolls
By: Nikki Bado-Fralick and Rebecca Sachs Norris
Contributors: Norris, Rebecca Sachs
Publisher: Baylor University Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Waco, Tex
Language: eng
Number of pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9781602581814
Description: "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 add immeasurably to readers' knowledge of religious trivia, this entertaining romp is an insightful reflection upon one of the more curious intersections of popular culture and spirituality. Have we humans blended fun with spirituality for good or for ill? And what does all of this say about our insatiable need for entertainment?"--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-221) and index.
Table of contents: title: Let the games begin; title: Welcome to the dollhouse; title: Holy commerce, Batman!; title: Are we having fun yet?; title: Ritualizing playfulness; title: Conclusion: Game over.