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# The Spirit of the Game: American Christianity and Big-Time Sports

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Review: A thought-provoking and well-written read - The story of America cannot be told without including faith and sports. Dr. Paul Putz weaves in both in a well-researched account that helps the reader understand how faith shaped sports, and how both helped define our nation over the past century. The Spirit of the Game is an impactful read, worth keeping nearby on the shelf to help reflect upon where we are now, and how we might continue to fight the good fight and complete our own race, wherever our arena may be. Bill Sterrett Educational Leadership Professor and Chair, author of Insights into Action
Review: Well researched, extremely accessible, and highly informative - Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, a history buff, or a student of American religion, Dr. Putz’s work offers rich insights into how faith has shaped the world of American athletics. It's a beautiful blend of being well researched but also extremely accessible. In other words, you don't need a PhD to wrap your head around the role that faith has played in shaping the culture of sports in the US.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #603,593 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,072 in History of Religions #2,488 in History of Christianity (Books) #7,656 in U.S. State & Local History |
| Customer Reviews | 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars (11) |
| Dimensions  | 6.2 x 1 x 8.8 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 0190091061 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0190091064 |
| Item Weight  | 1.25 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 280 pages |
| Publication date  | October 8, 2024 |
| Publisher  | Oxford University Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A thought-provoking and well-written read
*by B***T on January 5, 2025*

The story of America cannot be told without including faith and sports. Dr. Paul Putz weaves in both in a well-researched account that helps the reader understand how faith shaped sports, and how both helped define our nation over the past century. The Spirit of the Game is an impactful read, worth keeping nearby on the shelf to help reflect upon where we are now, and how we might continue to fight the good fight and complete our own race, wherever our arena may be. Bill Sterrett Educational Leadership Professor and Chair, author of Insights into Action

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well researched, extremely accessible, and highly informative
*by B***H on November 8, 2024*

Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, a history buff, or a student of American religion, Dr. Putz’s work offers rich insights into how faith has shaped the world of American athletics. It's a beautiful blend of being well researched but also extremely accessible. In other words, you don't need a PhD to wrap your head around the role that faith has played in shaping the culture of sports in the US.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great book about faith and sports
*by D***A on January 29, 2025*

An amazing book about the history of sports and faith! This book will teach you so much

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