The Gospel According to Harry Potter
Author: Connie Neal
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 2008-01-01
Total Pages: 330
ISBN-13: 0664236588
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTagline: Now Exploring Books One through Seven
Posts
Echoes of the Gospel in Harry Potter
Author: Clay Myatt
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Published: 2021-09-09
Total Pages: 168
ISBN-13: 1666708682
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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.
The Gospel According to Harry Potter
Author: Connie W. Neal
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 2003-12-01
Total Pages: 92
ISBN-13: 9780664226695
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 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.
Repotting Harry Potter: A Professor's Book-By-Book Guide for the Serious Re-Reader
Author: James W. Thomas
Publisher:
Published: 2009-01
Total Pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9780982238523
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 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
The Gospel According to Harry Potter
Author: Connie W. Neal
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 2002-01-01
Total Pages: 188
ISBN-13: 9780664226015
DOWNLOAD EBOOKContrary 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.
The Gospel According to the Simpsons
Author: Mark I. Pinsky
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 2001-01-01
Total Pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9780664224196
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExamines 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.
The Gospel According to Star Wars
Author: John C. McDowell
Publisher: Presbyterian Publishing Corp
Published: 2007-01-01
Total Pages: 234
ISBN-13: 066423142X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMcDowell explores the many spiritual themes that weave throughout the six films and shows the moral and spiritual complexity of the movies. The author contends that George Lucas, creator of the series, did not intend for his films to be mere entertainment.
The Gospel according to Star Wars, Second Edition
Author: John C. McDowell
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 2017-09-07
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 1611648149
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn a new and updated version of this best-selling book, John McDowell explores the many spiritual themes that weave throughout the Star Wars films. From the Force to the dark side, the issues discussed in the films have a moral and spiritual complexity that, if paid attention to, can help us better understand our place in the world and our relation to others and to God. George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, did not intend for his films to be mere entertainment, McDowell argues. Rather, he hoped his films would be used as a vehicle for moral education. This new version has been thoroughly revised to include discussion of The Force Awakens and other new developments in the Star Wars universe.
The Arts and the Bible
Author: Stanley E. Porter
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Published: 2024-01-04
Total Pages: 505
ISBN-13: 1725279770
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThroughout 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.
