Millions of children, even Christian children, are reading the mega-selling Harry Potter book series and are exposed to the Harry Potter movies. John Granger, a devout Christian, teacher of classic literature, and father of seven children, first read the Harry Potter books so he could explain to his children why they weren’t allowed to read
Millions of children, even Christian children, are reading the mega-selling Harry Potter book series and are exposed to the Harry Potter movies. John Granger, a devout Christian, teacher of classic literature, and father of seven children, first read the Harry Potter books so he could explain to his children why they weren’t allowed to read them. After intense study, however, he became convinced that the books are underestimated as literature–and reflect important Christian truths. In Looking for God in Harry Potter, Granger gives parents and teachers a roadmap for using the Harry Potter books to teach Christian truth to children.
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but still really good nonetheless. Good for any Harry Potter fan who … A bit hard to understand at times, but still really good nonetheless. Good for any Harry Potter fan who wants to defend that there is God in Harry Potter. I think the title is misleading and would turn some people off from the start who might actually enjoy reading this book. Those who doubt the literary depth of Harry Potter should read this book regardless of their religious affiliations or lack thereof. John Granger is pretty much beside himself most of the time, trying to hold back from…
Can God really be found in these books? John Granger’s book ought to be mandatory reading for those, especially Christian pastors, who have so quickly condemned the Harry Potter books and movies. Few of them are critical of C.S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkein for their books’ supernatural features. But in “Looking for God in Harry Potter,” Mr. Granger offers information and insights which reveal positive evidence within the Potter series that supports Rowling’s hidden Christian message on so many levels.
A great place to start Harry Potter As a Christian, I was dead set against all things ‘Harry Potter’ when the first movies came out. Then my daughter, a literature teacher, put this marvelous book in my hands and said to hold judgement until I’d read it. I did so in just 2 days! Then I borrowed my granddaughter’s books (4 at that time) and am now the resisdent ‘authority’ on Harry Potter where I work!