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Record Nr.

UNISA996247991303316

Autore

Bado-Fralick Nikki

Titolo

Toying with God : the world of religious games and dolls / / Nikki Bado-Fralick and Rebecca Sachs Norris [[electronic resource]]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Waco, Tex., : Baylor University Press, c2010

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xvi, 232 p. ) : ill. ;

Altri autori (Persone)

NorrisRebecca Sachs

Disciplina

790.1/3

Soggetti

Play - Religious aspects

Games - Religious aspects

Dolls - Religious aspects

Religion

Philosophy & Religion

Religion - General

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Preface -- Let the games begin -- Welcome to the dollhouse -- Holy commerce, Batman! -- Are we having fun yet? -- Ritualizing playfulness -- Conclusion: Game over.

Sommario/riassunto

"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.