The Gospel According to Harry Potter: Spirituality in the Stories of the…

by Connie Neal

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JenJ. | Mar 31, 2013 |

Being a big fan of Rowling's works, I found this a helpful resource in talking with others who mistakenly find such works to be satanic, evil, and morally dangerous! Plus, it gives a great insight into the world of Christian symbolism that can found in these novels. (

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Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody

Aberforth Dumbledore

Albus Dumbledore

Albus Severus Potter

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Battle of the Department of Mysteries

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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.

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