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 Christiani...

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.