And God Said, Play Ball! Amusing and Thought-Provoking Parallels Between the Bible and Baseball

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"And God Said, Play Ball!" by Gary Graf offers a whimsical and inspirational blend of biblical stories and baseball lore, drawing parallels with figures like Jesus Christ and Yogi Berra. Featuring 8 pages of timeless photos, this 180-page softcover book is perfect for baseball enthusiasts and those seeking God in unexpected places. A thoughtful gift for fans of all ages. See more...


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  • And God Said, Play Ball! Amusing and Thought-Provoking Parallels Between the Bible and Baseball
  • Fun, thoughtful, and unique
  • Perfect gift idea for the baseball lover
  • Learn to find God in the unexpected things

This book is both entertaining and educational, fanciful and inspirational. It draws from the lives of Jesus Christ and Yogi Berra, Joseph of Nazareth and Joe DiMaggio, Moses and Hank Aaron, Saint Peter and Jackie Robinson.

And God Said, "Play Ball!" makes the Bible more approachable by relating it to a game loved by both children and adults. It also shows that baseball is not only a game, but a never-ending series of lessons about life, as well.

The author has been a baseball fan for more than forty years and a Catholic a lot longer than that. He has played, coached, watched, or taught baseball since he was seven years old. He is very active in lay ministry and catechetics at his Catholic parish in Seattle, and has found both the Bible and baseball to be among the greatest teachers in his life.

This book includes 8 pages of timeless photographs. You won't find a more inspiring gift for that baseball player in your life--of whatever age--or that fan in front of your TV!

 


SKU: 1003738

  • Author: Gary Graf
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 180

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Overall rating: 4.8333335 / 5 from 6 reviews.

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I bought this book as

"I bought this book as a Christmas present for my brother. He tells me that he enjoyed it very much."

TERRI M. (5/5)

And God Said, Play Ball!

"My overall experience was exactly what one would expect with an online purchase, easy & pain free! Of course if it wasn’t……. we could always OFFER IT UP! ✝️❤️‍🔥:dove_of_peace:👸🙏"

Keegan M. (5/5)

Purchased as a gift

"This will go to my grandson who is an excellent baseball player."

Marilyn M. (5/5)

Great book

"Great stories"

Katie H. (5/5)

Clever intermingling of religion and baseball

"A gift for a new Catholic who is a sports fan, it is interesting reading to help stimulate the relationships of the Bible and baseball!"

Maria C. (5/5)

And God said play ball

"Very good. Covers all the ""bases"". A ""home run""."

John B. (4/5)

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