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Christian Reading of J. K. Rowling Harry Potter by Monk Luke Bell Spirituality
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“2010 Trade paperback, 224 pgs.”
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller Notes
- “2010 Trade paperback, 224 pgs.”
- Subject
- Literature, Modern
- ISBN
- 9781587680588
- EAN
- 9781587680588
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Paulist Press
ISBN-10
1587680580
ISBN-13
9781587680588
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99434857
Product Key Features
Book Title
Baptizing Harry Potter : a Christian Reading of J. K. Rowling
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Subjects & Themes / Religion, Christian Life / Inspirational, Children's & Young Adult Literature
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Literary Criticism, Religion
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight
9.6 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-000266
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
823/.914
Synopsis
Baptizing Harry Potter offers a monk's take on the Harry Potter series. The intricate pattern of J. K. Rowling's surprisingly mystical tale is traced and her magical world and understanding of good and evil are shown to be a rich source of spiritual and Christian teaching. This unique presentation and illuminating reading of this beloved series draw out and explicate spiritual and biblical connections. Symbols and allusions in the Harry Potter series are considered in light of the death and resurrection of Christ, along with the pain and grief that death brings and the hope of which the Bible speaks. The author elucidates that values that Harry learns at Hogwarts-values that contrast the vulnerability of love and sacrifice with Voldemort's ignorant and self-defeating pursuit of power. Parents, teachers, religious educators, enthusiastic readers, and movie fans of the Harry Potter series will appreciate this richly referenced, finely written, and insightful Christian reading of J. K. Rowling. Book jacket., In this exquisitely detailed book, a monk gives his own Christian take on the Harry Potter series. He traces the intricate pattern of J K Rowling's surprisingly mystical tale with wit and insight. He brings out the wisdom of her understanding of good and evil and links her magical world, shown to be a rich mine of spiritual and Christian teaching, to spiritual reality. The author identifies the many symbols and illuminating connections both to the Christian tradition and among the books themselves and shows how they are ultimately rooted in the death and resurrection of Christ. Never didactic and always engaging, the author expounds on, among other things, the values that Harry learns at Hogwarts, which set the vulnerability of love and sacrifice against the ignorant and self-defeating power seeking of Voldemort. Packed with literary insight, richly referenced, and argued with fine literary acumen, this book will be a delight and an enlightenment for all lovers of the Harry Potter series. I +, In this exquisitely detailed book, a monk gives his own Christian take on the Harry Potter series. He traces the intricate pattern of J K Rowling's surprisingly mystical tale with wit and insight. He brings out the wisdom of her understanding of good and evil and links her magical world, shown to be a rich mine of spiritual and Christian teaching, to spiritual reality. The author identifies the many symbols and illuminating connections both to the Christian tradition and among the books themselves and shows how they are ultimately rooted in the death and resurrection of Christ. Never didactic and always engaging, the author expounds on, among other things, the values that Harry learns at Hogwarts, which set the vulnerability of love and sacrifice against the ignorant and self-defeating power seeking of Voldemort. Packed with literary insight, richly referenced, and argued with fine literary acumen, this book will be a delight and an enlightenment for all lovers of the Harry Potter series.I+
LC Classification Number
PR6068.O93Z536 2010
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- n***7 (30)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseNothing but positive feedback for this seller! Exactly as described, excellent quality, and expertly packaged!! 10/10, would absolutely buy from this seller again!
- b***k (435)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAll good
- 4***0 (1948)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseNice book, arrived as described, great transaction. A+