Toying with God: The World of Religious Games and Dolls

ISBN-13: 9781602581814 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 210 str.

Nikki Bado-Fralick; Rebecca Sachs Norris

Opis

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 humor, "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.

Spis treści

• Preface
• 1. Games of the Gods
• 2. Welcome to the Doll House
• 3. The Super-Marketing of Religion
• 4. Are We Having Fun Yet?
• 5. Ritualizing Playfulness
• 6. Game Over