Baptizing Harry Potter : a Christian reading of J.K. Rowling

cover image

Where to find it

Information & Library Science Library

Call Number
PR6068.O93 Z536 2010
Status
Available

Authors, etc.

Names:

Summary

Gives a richly referenced and closely argued reading of J.K.Rowling¿s Harry Potter books, drawing out connections within the writing to illuminate Christian spiritual values in them.

Contents

The scope and tragedy of the thing : the structure of the series -- More things in heaven and earth : going beyond the normal -- As if a man were author of himself : good against evil -- Be absolute for death : life and death -- Power is made perfect in weakness : power and weakness -- To lay down one's life for one's friends : love and sacrifice -- It is essential that you understand this : freedom and determination -- A pretty boring life : the hidden and the ostentatious -- Telling it like it is : the struggle for truth -- They will see God : purity of heart and purity of blood.

Other details