Harry Potter and the Bible

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Harry Potter and the Bible

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Author(s):

Richard Abanes

First Pub:

2001

Genre(s):

Non-Fiction; Religious

First Read:

2005

Times Read:

1 time

Rating:

Chapters:

See 20

Foreward - Foreward

Preface - Publisher's Preface

Acknowledgments - Acknowledgments

Introduction - Introduction

Part One - THE WORLD OF HARRY POTTER

1 - Sorcery in a Stone: A Brief Summary

2 - Sorcery in a Stone: A Closer Look

3 - Enter the Chamber: A Brief Summary

4 - Enter the Chamber: A Closer Look

5 - Azkaban's Prisoner: A Brief Summary

6 - Azkaban's Prisoner: A Closer Look

7 - Goblet of Death: A Brief Summary

8 - Goblet of Death: A Closer Look

Part Two - OUT OF THE DARKNESS

9 - The Enduring Battle: Good versus Evil

10 - The Enduring Battle: Choosing Sides

11 - Beyond Fantasy: An American Tale

12 - Beyond Fantasy: Tolkien, Lewis and Rowling

13 - Lessons Learned: Comments and Controversies

14 - Lessons Learned: Closing Thoughts

Internal ID:

357

Series:

...and the Bible*

#5 of 5

...and the Bible*

A series that analyzes certain books, movies, etc and how they relate to what the Bible teaches.

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5) Harry Potter and the Bible

Copyright:

Dedication:

To my wife, Bri, my best friend, closest ally and truest critic.
Thanks for being patient and waiting just a little longer
for that vacation that I have been promising you.

First Sentence:

None on file

Last Sentence:

None on file

Comments:

Comments may contain spoilers

I read this after I read the first two Harry Potter books. My wife got this for me. A lot of our friends are opposed to Harry Potter (and other things such as Pokemon) because they are 'evil'. I tend to think they are just good fiction. I supposed it depends on how well grounded in your faith you are.

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Added: 03-Jan-2003

Last Updated: 07-Apr-2023

01-Jan-2001

Horizon Books

Date Issued:

01-Jan-2001

Pages*:

275

Read:

Once

Cover Link(s):

amazon.com

Internal ID:

575

Publisher:

Horizon Books

ISBN:

0-889-65201-5

ISBN-13:

978-0-889-65201-9

Country:

United States

Language:

English

HARRY POTTER and his magical adventures as a wizard-in-training continue to mesmerize millions worldwide. Related products such as trading cards, role-playing games, clothing and even furniture have flooded the market.

But several questions must be asked: Does Harry offer any moral lessons for today's children? Is Harry's magick* truly fictional or is it based on actual occultism? How do the Harry Potter tales compare with other fantasy books like those written by C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien?

In this user-friendly and helpful volume, Richard Abanes answers these questions, provides a hard look at America's not-so-subtle drift toward paganism and examines the reasons why God says "no" to occultism.

Harry Potter and the Bible will help you make wise choices for your family.

*THE WORD MAGIC REFERS TO STAGE ILLUSIONS BY SLEIGHT-OF-HAND, WEREAS "MAGICK" REFERS TO OCCULT PRACTICES.

"Why has J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire become the fastest selling book in literature history? Abanes not only provides the answer, but also equipes the reader to discern between helpful fantasy literature like The Chronicles of Narnia and harmful fascination with the Potter series."

HANK HANEGRAAFF, President
Christian Research Institute

"Richard Abanes' much-needed book provides a rare voice of sanity, reason and biblical discernment.... [He] meticulously inspects the Potter books and reveals their close connection to nearly every facet of the occult.... This is an important book for parents, grandparents, educators and pastors."

From the Foreward by DOUG GROOTHUIS, Associate Professor of Philosophy
Denver Seminary

RICHARD ABANES is the author/co-author of nearly a dozen books on cults, the occult and world religions. He has also written for magazines and journals including CBA Marketplace, Christian Retailing, Christianity Today, Charisma, Christian Life, Ministries Today, Moody Magazine and Christian Research Journal. Richard is the recipient of "The Myers Center Award for the Study of Human Rights in North America" for "outstanding work on intollerance in North America," and the Evangelical Press Association's "Higher Goals in Christian Journalism Award" for an article on occults that appeared in Moody Magazine. From 1997 to 2000, Richard served on the staff of Southern California's Saddlebach Church as a minister/teacher, worship leader and Director of Creative Arts. He has also produced two full-length CDs of original contemporary music.

The fifth book in the
And the Bible™
series

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