{"product_id":"fight-sports-and-the-church-richard-wolff-9781476673875","title":"Fight Sports and the Church: Boxing and Martial Arts Ministries in America","description":"\u003cp\u003e Fighting sports may seem at odds with Christian tradition, yet modern ministries have embraced them as a means for evangelism and social outreach. While news media often sensationalize fighting sports, churches see them as a way to appeal to male congregants, presenting a peace-loving yet tough model of discipleship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e From martial arts programs at suburban churches to urban boxing ministries geared towards at-risk youth, this book examines the substantial history of church sponsored training in combat sports, and presents arguments by Christian ethicists about their compatibility with church teachings and settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Interviews with boxing and martial arts ministry leaders describe their programs and the relationship between fight sports and faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Wolff\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 147667387X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781476673875\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/26\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 5.80w x 0.70d","brand":"Richard Wolff","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43978629349631,"sku":"9781476673875","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_066f07a3-d0b3-4ea3-8249-ae5aedaf0efc.jpg?v=1683242407","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fight-sports-and-the-church-richard-wolff-9781476673875","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}