"Playing for Godis a unique and interdisciplinary contribution that combines insights from a diversity of academic fields, notably religious studies, gender and 6 studies, cultural studies and American studies." (Religion and Gender) "Playing for Godis a finely crafted sociology of evangelical sports ministry and Christian female athletes who participate in and help promote a particular strand of Christianity." (Sociology of Religion) "[A]n excellent book which raises important issues about how contemporary sportswomen perceive themselves." (Verite Sport: International Sports Ministry) "[T]he research illustrates that religion can be and is blended with and into any and all aspects of culture, with & unintended consequences for religion based on the undeniable agency of individual members." (Anthropology Review Database) "[] [T]he book will generate much discussion around various issues: e.g., are fundamentalists even & evangelical, given that the heart of the gospel is kindness, love, and forgiveness? People and groups are not necessarily & evangelical, even though they may claim to be. The media need to be aware of this fact. Good notes and bibliography." (Choice) "What an intimate and perceptive work of ethnographic scholarship! Playing for God takes you into the profound epistemology of athleticism. Blazer uses her conversations with Christian sportswomen to delve into the ways that all people, religious and not, understand themselves through their bodies. A first-rate exploration of the intersection between spiritual knowledge and the disciplining effects of sporting life." - Kathryn Lofton,Yale University
