A charmed life: the spirituality of Potterworld
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In this enlightening look at J.K. Rowling's phenomenal bestsellers, a Christian minister illuminates the powerful, positive message Harry Potter and his magical world bring to readers of all ages.Potter fever has swept the world and shows no signs of abating. The books and the recent movie have attracted millions of followers and fans, all of them eagerly awaiting the next installments. Along with the widespread enjoyment and appreciation of Harry Potter and his friendships, however, criticism of the series has also emerged. The opposition has focused on two issues; the darkness of the novels and their apparent endorsement of witchcraft and the occult. In A Charmed Life, Francis Bridger, a theologian and pastor, argues that far from promoting the dark arts, the Potter books are firmly based in Christian values, and offer valuable insights into our characters, our relationships, our priorities, and our spirituality.Taking readers on an entertaining tour of Potterworld, Bridger shows that each adventure presents new ways of expressing and exploring key spiritual issues, from the meaning of justice, to the need to confront fears, to the debilitating effects of evil. As Harry and his friends deal with one another, face their enemies, cope with their variously dysfunctional families, and experience the common problems of growing up, Bridger demonstrates, it is their intrinsic human goodness, love, and friendship--not wizardry or magic--that allows them to triumph over evil.
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Subjects
Characters
Children
Fantasy fiction, English
Fantasy fiction, English -- History and criticism
Harry Potter
History
History and criticism
Literary Criticism
Nonfiction
Potter, Harry (Fictitious character)
Religion
Religion & Spirituality
Religion and literature
Religion and literature -- England -- History -- 20th century
Religion in literature
Religious fiction, English
Religious fiction, English -- History and criticism
Rowling, J. K
Rowling, J. K. -- Characters -- Harry Potter
Rowling, J. K. -- Religion
Spiritual life in literature
Children
Fantasy fiction, English
Fantasy fiction, English -- History and criticism
Harry Potter
History
History and criticism
Literary Criticism
Nonfiction
Potter, Harry (Fictitious character)
Religion
Religion & Spirituality
Religion and literature
Religion and literature -- England -- History -- 20th century
Religion in literature
Religious fiction, English
Religious fiction, English -- History and criticism
Rowling, J. K
Rowling, J. K. -- Characters -- Harry Potter
Rowling, J. K. -- Religion
Spiritual life in literature
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9780385506663
9780385506663
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