The Gospel According to Harry Potter: Spirituality in the Stories of the World's Favourite Seeker: Spirituality in the Stories of the World's Most Famous Seeker - Softcover

Neal, Connie; Neal, C. W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0664226019 ISBN 13: 9780664226015

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press, 2002

Synopsis

In a book that is sure to delight Harry Potter fans and spiritual seekers alike, Connie Neal embarks on an exploration into J.K. Rowling's created world of magic and mystery and enumerates more than fity "Potteran" themes that can be seen as glimmers of the Christian gospel. With an arsenal of charming allusions and parallels, Neal persuasively demonstrates that Harry Potter need not be rejected as a threat to the Christian faith, as some have claimed. Written accessibly in short three- to four-page chapters, Neal's The Gospel According to Harry Potter is both a much-needed stroke of interpretive genius and a fascinating reflection on our time's most popular literary series. This is a must-read for everyone intrigued by the Harry Potter phenomenon.

About this title

Synopsis:

This is a light-hearted yet serious-minded consideration of the themes in the popular Harry Potter stories. Connie Neal explores Harry Potter's world and stories alongside the biblical characters, stories and grand themes that can captivate our imaginations and satisfy our longings for another world beyond our own. Contrary to those who reject the series as a threat to the Christian faith, the author demonstrates how the lessons in Harry Potter not only echo many of the stories in the Bible but also reinforce the central messages of Christianity. Chapters include 'Dobby's Sock and Other Tales of Redemption' 'The Curse of Death and the Boy who Lived' and 'The Elixir of Life and the Quest for Immortality'.

About this edition

• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0664226019
• ISBN 13: 9780664226015
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 186