Author : John Killinger
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 39,78 MB
Release : 2004-04-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780312308711
A Presbyterian minister defends the Harry Potter series from conservatives who denounce the books as paganism, demonstrating how they promote the values of faith and morality, and profiling the main character as a Christ figure.
Author : John Granger
Publisher : NavPress
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 27,85 MB
Release : 2009-12-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1414327676
More than any other book of the last fifty years (and perhaps ever), the Harry Potter novels have captured the imagination of children and adults around the world. Yet no one has ever been able to unlock the secret of Harry's wild popularity . . . until now. Updated and expanded since its original publication as Looking for God in Harry Potter (and now containing final conclusions based on the entire series), How Harry Cast His Spell explains why the books meet our longing to experience the truths of life, love, and death; help us better understand life and our role in the universe; and encourage us to discover and develop our own gifts and abilities.
Author : John Granger
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 16,38 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN :
Granger, a devout Christian, literature teacher and father of seven home-schooled children, gives parents and teachers a roadmap for using the Harry Potter books to teach children Christian truth.
Author : Connie Neal
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 15,3 MB
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664236588
Tagline: Now Exploring Books One through Seven
Author : Kurt Bruner
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 11,40 MB
Release : 2021
Category : Christianity and literature
ISBN : 1496447484
The bestselling book now revised and updated with new content!Hailed as the most popular and best-loved series of the twentieth century, The Lord of the Rings trilogy is more than a great story; it's a reflection of life's epic quest for all of us. Examining the Christian themes in J. R. R. Tolkien's masterwork, bestselling authors Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware reveal a rich tapestry of hope, friendship, redemption, and faith in the face of overwhelming odds. More than 200,000 copies sold Includes six new chapters and a discussion guide A helpful resource for personal study, devotions, or group discussion
Author : Nancy Ortberg
Publisher : NavPress
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 12,90 MB
Release : 2014-10-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1496405641
We get so prescriptive with the spiritual life. We prepackage it, duplicate it, mass-produce it, insist upon it, and brag about it. We make it a formula. As a result, we tend to see God from such a narrow perspective. We box God up and compartmentalize Him into thirty minutes each morning. But in reality, He is waiting for us to realize that He invades all the parts of our days . . . if only we would pay attention. In Looking for God, Nancy Ortberg will inspire you to break away from the bland, formulaic approach to Christianity and embrace the often unexpected, at times unnerving, but always extraordinary power of God’s grace. As you journey with Nancy, you’ll find God in places you have never dreamed of looking, and you’ll experience faith on a deeper level than you have ever imagined possible.
Author : Leslie Barnhart
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,39 MB
Release : 2012-06-13
Category : Fantasy fiction, English
ISBN : 9781477575086
This book is intended for both Harry Potter fans and those searching for the deeper Christian truths hidden within J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. It deals with the questions such as "How do we justify the Magic within Harry Potter as Christians?" and "How can the alchemy within the series help Christians find deeper meanings to their own faith?" Later chapters explain the traditions, history, symbolism, and Biblical references that outline the storyline book by book in a way that makes it easy to use and reference again and again.
Author : Rachel Held Evans
Publisher : Convergent Books
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 11,16 MB
Release : 2021-06-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0593193318
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The late, beloved Rachel Held Evans answers many children's first question about God in this gorgeous picture book, fully realized by her friend Matthew Paul Turner, the bestselling author of When God Made You. Children who are introduced to God, through attending church or having loved ones who speak about God, often have a lot of questions, including this ever-popular one: What is God like? The late Rachel Held Evans loved the Bible and loved showing God’s love through the words and pictures found in that ancient text. Through these pictures from the Bible, children see that God is like a shepherd, God is like a star, God is like a gardener, God is like the wind, and more. God is a comforter and support. And whenever a child is unsure, What Is God Like? encourages young hearts to “think about what makes you feel safe, what makes you feel loved, and what makes you feel brave. That's what God is like.”
Author : G.P. Taylor
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 10,31 MB
Release : 2010-08-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0571271154
Shadowmancer takes you into a world of superstition, magic and witchcraft, where the ultimate sacrifice might even be life itself. Obadiah Demurral is a sorcerer who is seeking to control the highest power in the Universe. He will stop at nothing. The only people in his way are Raphah, Kate, Thomas and the mysterious Jacob Crane. Packed full of history, folklore and smuggling, Shadowmancer is a tale of an epic battle that will grip both young and old. The thrills, suspense and danger are guaranteed to grab the attention and stretch imaginations to the limit.
Author : Jerram Barrs
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 16,61 MB
Release : 2013-05-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1433536005
From comic books to summer blockbusters, all people enjoy art in some form or another. However, few of us can effectively explain why certain books, movies, and songs resonate so profoundly within us. In Echoes of Eden, Jerram Barrs helps us identify the significance of artistic expression as it reflects the extraordinary creativity and unmatched beauty of the Creator God. Additionally, Barrs provides the key elements for evaluating and defining great art: (1) The glory of the original creation; (2) The tragedy of the curse of sin; (3) The hope of final redemption and renewal. These three qualifiers are then put to the test as Barrs investigates five of the world's most influential authors who serve as ideal case studies in the exploration of the foundations and significance of great art.
