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Strength for the Fight : The Life and Faith of Jackie Robinson by Gary Scott Smith (2022, Hardcover)

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Strength for the Fight : The Life and Faith of Jackie Robinson, Hardcover by Smith, Gary Scott, ISBN 080287942X, ISBN-13 9780802879424, Brand New, Free shipping in the US "A religious biography of Jackie Robinson that describes how his faith sustained him during his struggle to integrate Major League Baseball and later throughout his civil rights activism"--

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PublisherEerdmans Publishing Company, William B.

ISBN-10080287942X

ISBN-139780802879424

eBay Product ID (ePID)28057253402

Product Key Features

Book TitleStrength for the Fight : the Life and Faith of Jackie Robinson

Number of Pages315 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2022

TopicBaseball / History, Religious, General

IllustratorYes

GenreSports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography

AuthorGary Scott Smith

Book SeriesLibrary of Religious Biography (Lrb) Ser.

FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight10.6 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2022-001188

Table Of ContentTable of Contents Preface Introduction: Jackie Robinson--a Trailblazer and a Man of Faith 1. "God Will Have to Keep His Eye on You": From Birth to the Negro League (1919-1945) 2. Robinson and Rickey: The Great Experiment (1945) 3. Robinson Smashes the Color Barrier: The Montreal Royals (1946) 4. Robinson Triumphs over Adversity: "The Year All Hell Broke Loose" (1947) 5. "I Am a Religious Man": Major League Stardom (1948-1956) 6. "Still Slaying Dragons": Civil Rights Activism (1956-1972) 7. Religion, Politics, and Business: The Pulpit, the Ballot, and the Buck (1956-1972) Conclusion: The Faith and Impact of Jackie Robinson Notes Index

SynopsisHow faith sustained Jackie Robinson--both as an athlete and as an activist. The integration of Major League Baseball in 1947 was a triumph. But it was also a fight. As the first Black major leaguer since the 1880s, Jackie Robinson knew he was not going to be welcomed into America's pastime with open arms. Anticipating hostility, he promised Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey that he would "turn the other cheek" during his first years in the league, despite his fiercely competitive disposition. Robinson later said that his faith in God had sustained him--giving him the strength he needed to play the game he loved at the highest level without retaliating against the abuse inflicted upon him by opposing players and fans. Faith was a key component of Robinson's life, but not in the way we see it with many prominent Christian athletes today. Whereas the Tim Tebows and Clayton Kershaws of the sports world emphasize personal spirituality, Robinson found inspiration in the Bible's teachings on human dignity and social justice. He grew up a devout Methodist (a heritage he shared with Branch Rickey) and identified with the theological convictions and social concerns of many of his fellow mainline Protestants--especially those of the Black church. While he humbly stated that he could not claim to be a deeply religious man, he spoke frequently in African American congregations and described a special affinity he and other Black Christians felt for the biblical character Job, who had also kept faith despite suffering and injustice. In his eulogy for Robinson, Jesse Jackson described Robinson as a "co-partner of God," who lived out his faith in his civil rights activism, both during and after his baseball career. Robinson's faith will resonate with many Christians who believe, as he did, that "a person can be quite religious and at the same time militant in the defense of his ideals." This religious biography of Robinson chronicles the important role of faith in his life, from his childhood to his groundbreaking baseball career through his transformative civil rights work, and, in the process, helps to humanize the man who has become a mythic figure in both sports history and American culture., How faith sustained Jackie Robinson--both as an athlete and as an activist. The integration of Major League Baseball in 1947 was a triumph. But it was also a fight. As the first Black major leaguer since the 1880s, Jackie Robinson knew he was not going to be welcomed into America's pastime with open arms. Anticipating hostility, he promised Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey that he would "turn the other cheek" during his first years in the league, despite his fiercely competitive disposition. Robinson later said that his faith in God had sustained him--giving him the strength he needed to play the game he loved at the highest level without retaliating against the abuse inflicted upon him by opposing players and fans. Faith was a key component of Robinson's life, but not in the way we see it with many prominent Christian athletes today. Whereas the Tim Tebows and Clayton Kershaws of the sports world emphasise personal spirituality, Robinson found inspiration in the Bible's teachings on human dignity and social justice. He grew up a devout Methodist (a heritage he shared with Branch Rickey) and identified with the theological convictions and social concerns of many of his fellow mainline Protestants--especially those of the Black church. While he humbly stated that he could not claim to be a deeply religious man, he spoke frequently in African American congregations and described a special affinity he and other Black Christians felt for the biblical character Job, who had also kept faith despite suffering and injustice. In his eulogy for Robinson, Jesse Jackson described Robinson as a "co-partner of God," who lived out his faith in his civil rights activism, both during and after his baseball career. Robinson's faith will resonate with many Christians who believe, as he did, that "a person can be quite religious and at the same time militant in the defence of his ideals." This religious biography of Robinson chronicles the important role of faith in his life, from his childhood to his groundbreaking baseball career through his transformative civil rights work, and, in the process, helps to humanise the man who has become a mythic figure in both sports history and American culture.

LC Classification NumberGV865.R6S636 2022