Reviving 'muscular Christianity': Gil Dodds and the institutionalization of sport Evangelism

Gives explanations of antecedents of the revival of muscular Christianity during the 1940s-1950s; the subsequent development of modern muscular Christianity as exemplified by its first hero, Gil Dodds; and an overview, with an eye toward the Twentyfirst century, of the current variety within institu...

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Published in:Sociological focus (Kent, Ohio) Ohio), 1990-08, Vol.23 (Aug 90), p.233-249
Main Author: Mathisen, J A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Fundamentalism
Protestantism
Relationship
Sports
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Summary:Gives explanations of antecedents of the revival of muscular Christianity during the 1940s-1950s; the subsequent development of modern muscular Christianity as exemplified by its first hero, Gil Dodds; and an overview, with an eye toward the Twentyfirst century, of the current variety within institutionalized muscular Christianity as it exists under the umbrella of the International Sports Coalition. (JLN)
ISSN:0038-0237