Dan Flanagan's New Book 'A Theologian and a Baseball Fan' Is An Informative Piece That Explores The Salient Connection Between Baseball And Faith
MCKINNEY, Texas, June 16, 2022 (Newswire.com) - Fulton Books author, Dan Flanagan, a lifelong baseball fan, a man passionate with his faith, has completed his most recent book "A Theologian and a Baseball Fan": an insightful opus that sees baseball as more than just a mere pastime. Dan Flanagan has a deeper view about this sport and he believes that baseball is a God-given creation that brings everyone closer to understanding God. How so? The answers are explained within this read.
"There are a number of baseball players who live out a profound faith. There are also people of faith who love the game of baseball. To find people who understand the nuances of the game of baseball through a framework of theology is unique.
A Theologian and a Baseball Fan: What Could Go Wrong? explores aspects of the game of baseball that evoke images from biblical stories and theological themes. Using a theological framework to analyze the game of baseball provides a much more interesting, if not deeper, experience of the game. It is much more than a game from this perspective. It is much more than life. Baseball becomes a reflection of the deepest meaning of life.
Both baseball and faith can be described as journeys. The journey of faith begins in the wilderness as we pursue the call of God in our lives. The journey of baseball comes on two levels—one as a player striving to become a major leaguer and two as a fan whose love of baseball may be generational or dream inspired or both.
We begin with the journeys of faith and baseball in section 1. Section 2 looks at the social and cultural context of faith and baseball. Both have experienced and initiated social change. Section 3 identifies how baseball and faith deal with rule breakers or sinners. Section 4 shows the relationship between baseball and faith in their unusual personalities and goals of perfection. Section 5 is a potpourri of theological images that can be found in baseball. Finally, any theological discussion requires consideration of sacrament. Maybe surprisingly, there are sacramental images in baseball.
On one level, A Theologian and a Baseball Fan: What Could Go Wrong? is an autobiography of Dan Flanagan. He traces how he was first introduced to baseball through his playing days and into his professional involvement in broadcasting, which gave him access to major league baseball in a way he was unable to achieve as a player. His multiple universes of interest come together in this book. His years of biblical teaching is evident. The breadth of his reading adds interest. His years of playing the game provides a flavor of legitimacy of one who knows the game of baseball.
A Theologian and a Baseball Fan: What Could Go Wrong? will challenge you and entertain you as a baseball fan and as a person of faith. It will expand your love of both!"
Published by Fulton Books, Dan Flanagan's book is a meaningful piece that explains the essence of baseball while referencing the Bible. Here, he uses his background in pastoral ministry to discuss his theological interpretations of the game he is passionate about.
This is a great read for the people of faith and faithful baseball fans.
Readers who wish to experience this potent work can purchase "A Theologian and a Baseball Fan" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes and Noble.
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Source: Fulton Books
