Toying with God

Maybe you've seen the board games. Or maybe you've played with the dolls - plush and plastic talking Barbie 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 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 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.

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Category:

Education

Tags:

• Jesus doll
• action figure
• pop culture
• toy
• God
• religious board games
• Muslim doll
• Buddha doll
• religious game