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What's a Christian to Do with Harry Potter?

Author : Connie Neal

Publisher : WaterBrook

Page : 224 pages

File Size : 50,31 MB

Release : 2012-01-11

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 0307813568

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Answers to the Burning Questions Christian Parents, Educators, and Others Are Asking about Harry Potter. In the world of publishing, few successes have equaled that of J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series—magical stories centered on one boy’s adventures at Hogwarts, a school for witchcraft and wizardry. Yet this popular series presents a perplexing—even divisive—challenge to the Christian community. Although the books present a clear picture of the epic battle between good and evil, they appear to support the use of magic and have had a controversial impact on our culture. As a result, many of us are wondering, “How should I respond to this Harry Potter thing?” Find out what the Harry Potter books really say about witchcraft and wizardry. Hear what Christians on both sides of the debate are saying about Harry Potter—and decide what you believe. Learn how you can use the series to protect your child from real occult influences. In What’s a Christian to Do with Harry Potter?, you’ ll explore the valid concerns some Christians have about the series, sort out the fact and fiction at the center of the debate, discover biblical answers that may surprise you, and learn how you can tap into this powerful cultural phenomenon to help advance the kingdom of God. This book has not been prepared, approved, or licensed by any person or entity that created, published, or produced the Harry Potter books or related properties.



Looking for God in Harry Potter

Author : John Granger

Publisher : SaltRiver

Page : 234 pages

File Size : 11,26 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 1414306342

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Provides a Christian interpretation of the first six books, arguing that the series supports biblical teaching as opposed to the practice of the occult, and offers insights into character names, imagery, and themes.



God, the Devil, and Harry Potter

Author : John Killinger

Publisher : Macmillan

Page : 212 pages

File Size : 10,6 MB

Release : 2004-04-05

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 9780312308711

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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.



Echoes of Eden

Author : Jerram Barrs

Publisher : Crossway

Page : 210 pages

File Size : 41,21 MB

Release : 2013-05-31

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1433536005

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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.



Harry Potter and the Bible

Author : Richard Abanes

Publisher : Horizon Books Publishers

Page : 298 pages

File Size : 48,12 MB

Release : 2001

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 9780889652019

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Book Description

Examines J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" books, discussing their use of occult imagery and their potential dangers to Christians, and compares them to the "safer" works of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.



Shadowmancer

Author : G.P. Taylor

Publisher : Faber & Faber

Page : 295 pages

File Size : 49,95 MB

Release : 2010-08-19

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0571271154

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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.



Love Me Anyway

Author : Jared C. Wilson

Publisher : Baker Books

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 20,44 MB

Release : 2021-09-21

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1493432907

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There may be no more powerful desire in the human heart than to be loved. And not just loved, but loved anyway. In spite of what we've done or left undone, in spite of the ways we have failed or floundered. We long for an unconditional, lavish love that we know intrinsically we don't deserve. If you are tired, sad, yet always longing, bestselling author Jared C. Wilson has incredible news for you: that kind of love actually exists, and it is actually something you can experience--whether or not you're in a romantic relationship. In his signature reflective, conversational, and often humorous style, Wilson unpacks 1 Corinthians 13 to show us what real love looks like. Through engaging stories and touching anecdotes, he paints a picture of an extravagant God who not only puts the desire for love into our very souls but fulfills those desires in striking, life-changing ways.



How Harry Cast His Spell

Author : John Granger

Publisher : NavPress

Page : 302 pages

File Size : 22,72 MB

Release : 2009-12-31

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1414327676

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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.



Jesus Potter Harry Christ

Author : Derek S. Murphy

Publisher :

Page : 496 pages

File Size : 20,28 MB

Release : 2011-11

Category :

ISBN : 9780984655106

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Jesus Potter Harry Christ uses the similarities between Jesus and Harry to re-open the debate over the historical Jesus, arguing that both Harry and Jesus are spiritual metaphors told in the literary form of historical fiction. With hundreds of footnotes and references from both ancient mythology and modern culture, Jesus Potter Harry Christ is a fresh and arresting account of Christian history that is not predicated on the flesh and bones of a historical founder. From ancient mystery religions to modern fairy tales, from fictional Hogwarts to the ruins of Jerusalem, Derek Murphy, PhD in Comparative Literature at one of the world's top universities, zooms in on one crucial question: How do we separate the obviously mythical literature of Jesus Christ from the historical man himself?



The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self

Author : Carl R. Trueman

Publisher : Crossway

Page : 501 pages

File Size : 35,76 MB

Release : 2020-10-26

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1433556367

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Modern culture is obsessed with identity. Since the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision in 2015, sexual identity has dominated both public discourse and cultural trends—and yet, no historical phenomenon is its own cause. From Augustine to Marx, various views and perspectives have contributed to the modern understanding of self. In The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, Carl Trueman carefully analyzes the roots and development of the sexual revolution as a symptom, rather than the cause, of the human search for identity. This timely exploration of the history of thought behind the sexual revolution teaches readers about the past, brings clarity to the present, and gives guidance for the future as Christians navigate the culture's ever-changing search for identity.