Toying with God: The World of Religious Games and Dolls (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781602581814)

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.

Author: Nikki Bado-Fralick, Rebecca Sachs Norris
ISBN-10: 1602581819
ISBN-13: 9781602581814
Publisher: Baylor University Press
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2010
Pages: 210
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.94h x 6.10w x 0.72d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/11/2010 pg. 45
Chronicle of Higher Education 02/19/2010 pg. 16
Choice 08/01/2010
Christian Century 09/21/2010 pg. 36