God and the Goalposts: A Brief History of Sports, Religion, Politics, War and Art

by Ori Z Soltes and Ori Z. Soltes

Book Overview

Crossing the goal line, with the football tucked safely in his arms, the NFL star falls on one knee, bows his head, crosses himself and utters a prayer of thanksgiving to God, giving one more example of the ever expanding connection between sports and religion. At least it seems to be expanding. The question is: was there truly a notable surge in that relationship between sports and religion. And if there has been a surge, is it unique in history,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0935437584
• ISBN13: 9780935437584
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Bartleby Press
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.9" x 9.9"