Toying with God

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 humour, "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.

ISBN 1602581819   Pages 232 ISBN13 9781602581814 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 408 Publisher Baylor University Press   Published in Waco Imprint Baylor University Press   Height (mm) 230 Format Paperback   Width (mm) 155 Publication date 01 Feb 2010   Spine width (mm) 18 DEWEY 790.13   Academic level General DEWEY edition DC22

Ch. 1		Let the Games Begin		1
Ch. 2		Welcome to the Dollhouse		31
Ch. 3		Holy Commerce, Batman!		69
Ch. 4		Are We Having Fun Yet?		107
Ch. 5		Ritualizing Playfulness		137
Conclusion		Game Over		169
		Notes		187
		Bibliography		209
		Index		223

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