Author : Connie Neal
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 22,77 MB
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664236588
Tagline: Now Exploring Books One through Seven
Author : Clay Myatt
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 49,21 MB
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1666708682
The best-selling book series of all time and the best-selling book of all time—do they have anything in common? And if so, might there be a reason for that? Echoes of the Gospel in Harry Potter suggests that there is a profound connection between these two beloved and inspirational stories and, moreover, that it is the connection between the two that has caused them to be so widely read and enjoyed. Each chapter sheds light on this connection from a different angle by unpacking how either an aspect of the magical world, a character, or a theme in Harry Potter echoes the gospel—the story the Bible is telling that finds its climax in Jesus Christ. Whether Christian or non-Christian, well-versed in the Bible or unfamiliar with it, fans of the Harry Potter series will find this an illuminating and captivating read.
Author : Connie W. Neal
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 39,9 MB
Release : 2003-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780664226695
A companion to the best-selling The Gospel according to Harry Potter: Spirituality in the Stories of the World's Most Famous Seeker, this ten-session study, appropriate for youth and adults, explores the religious themes that are prevalent in the popular series of children's books and films. Each session recommends scenes from the DVD and video releases of the first two Harry Potter movies, along with corresponding passages from the books, to facilitate discussion.
Author : James W. Thomas
Publisher :
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 32,88 MB
Release : 2009-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780982238523
A professor of literature for over thirty years, Dr. James W. Thomas takes us on a tour through the Potter books in order to enjoy them in different ways upon subsequent readings. Re-readers will be pleasantly surprised at what they may have missed in the books and at what secrets Rowling has hidden for us to uncover as we revisit these stories. The professor's informal and often lighthearted discussions focus on puns, humor, foreshadowing, literary allusions, narrative techniques, and other aspects of the Potter books that are hard-to-see on the hurried first or fifth reading. Dr. Thomas's brilliant but light touch proves that a "serious" reading of literature can be fun. -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. [recommedation]-.- "What do you read after HARRY POTTER? Finally, there's a satisfying answer - you read REPOTTING HARRY POTTER for a whole new depth of appreciation and enjoyment. This book allows anyone intimidated by literature classes to sneak a seat in a class with one of those professors every student loves. You'll come away with a new depth of knowledge of Rowling's epic but also with a list of related literature you will want to read; great insights for aspiring writers too." Connie Neal, author of THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO HARRY POTTER
Author : Connie W. Neal
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 24,60 MB
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780664226015
Contrary to those who reject the Harry Potter books as a threat to Christian faith, Neal demonstrates how the lessons in these books reinforce the central messages of the Bible.
Author : Mark I. Pinsky
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 37,45 MB
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780664224196
Examines the treatment of religion and spirituality in the animated television series, including its depiction of God, Jesus, heaven, hell, and prayer in chapters devoted to Homer, Lisa, Ned, Reverend Lovejoy, Krusty, and Apu.
Author : Stanley E. Porter
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 43,43 MB
Release : 2024-01-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1725279770
Throughout its history, the Christian church has had a troubled relationship with the arts, whether literature, poetry, music, visual arts, or other forms of artistic expression. This volume is not designed to resolve the issues, but it is designed to present a number of different statements about various dimensions of the arts in their relationship to the Bible. The Bible is the document that stands behind the Christian church as an inspiration to it and to its arts. As a result, we have divided this volume into six parts: perspectives on the arts, culture and art, visual enactments, contemporary interpretations, music, and the Bible and literature. Many of the issues that the history of the interaction of the arts and the Bible within the Christian church has uncovered are insightfully and artfully addressed by this book. The wide range of contributors runs the gamut from practicing artists of various media to scholars within varied academic fields.
Author : Shira Wolosky
Publisher : Springer
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 41,6 MB
Release : 2010-12-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0230115578
The Riddles of Harry Potter draws readers into the deeper meanings of these phenomenally successful books, arguing that they launch and pursue interpretive quests in an ongoing effort to understand patterns and their attendant meanings, implications, and consequences.
Author : Colin Duriez
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 34,37 MB
Release : 2013-05-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830877851
Everything you need to know about Harry Potter! From plot summaries to refresh your memory (Do you remember which book introduces the character of Luna Lovegood?) to a delightful glossary of characters, places, spells and special objects (Do you know what the spell aparecium does?), this book, authored by Colin Duriez, is designed to be an excellent companion to the Harry Potter books. With loads of quotes from interviews, you'll learn all about J. K. Rowling's life and her literary influences. Chapters on the spirituality of Potter explore the question of how Rowling's faith is reflected in the stories, what she believes about witchcraft and how the stories fit with Christian tradition. (Note: unauthorized version)
Author : Emily Lauer
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 13,39 MB
Release : 2019-03-20
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1476635528
The generation of readers most heavily impacted by J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series--those who grew up alongside "the boy who lived"--have come of age. They are poised to become teachers, parents, critics and writers, and many of their views and choices will be influenced by the literary revolution in which they were immersed. This collection of new essays explores the many different ways in which Harry Potter has shaped this generation's views on everything from politics to identity to pedagogical spaces online. It seeks to determine how the books have affected fans' understanding of their place in the world and their capacity to create it anew.
