Religion and the rise of sport in England

Both religion and sport can inspire great loyalty and shape identities. They have often been in competition for people's time and money but can also be mutually supportive. This book follows the changing nature of their relationship in England from 1800 to the present day, with a focus on Chris...

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Main Author: McLeod, Hugh 1944- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Oxford New York Oxford University Press 2022
In:Year: 2022
Edition:First edition
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B England / Sports / Religion
Further subjects:B Sports History 19th century (England)
B Sports Religious aspects
B Sports History 20th century (England)
B Religion & beliefs
B Sports Religious aspects Christianity
B Religion
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Parallel Edition:Electronic
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Summary:Both religion and sport can inspire great loyalty and shape identities. They have often been in competition for people's time and money but can also be mutually supportive. This book follows the changing nature of their relationship in England from 1800 to the present day, with a focus on Christianity but also considering Judaism and Islam.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0191953288
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1093/oso/9780192859983.001.0001