As Pottermania rages at a fevered pitch (with the release of both a new movie and the final book in J.K. Rowling's series), perhaps you are wrestling with what to do as a preacher – if anything at all! The choice is yours, of course, but we thought we would offer a few helpful resources to help you navigate the world of Harry Potter and how it intersects with our own:
Here is CT's book review of the last book in the Harry Potter series. The author notices a few key windows through which the reader can catch glimpses of Christ's story. (WARNING: SPOILERS)
In this article, John Granger shows how Harry Potter, reviled by many Christians, might actually be something of a Christ figure, as each of his adventures takes him through a life, death and resurrection.
You may feel a bit uneasy about doing much with Harry Potter. If not, perhaps your congregation is. It may be worth it to take a look at this interesting angle on the whole issue.
Here are some recent thoughts collected by an avid reader of the Potter series. His insights toward the end are quite fascinating. (WARNING: SPOILERS).
And finally, here are some thoughts on how parents should handle the Harry Potter series with their kids.
Posted by Brian Lowery at 1:09 PM on July 23, 2007
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One of the most insightful comments on the Potter series was done in 2003 or 2004 by a NPR show. I wish I remember which one. The commentator was comparing the Potter series to the "Left Behind" series. His basic view was that "Potter" was consistent with a Catholic worldview while the "Left Behind" series was consistent with a Reformation worldview.
Posted by: Robert Talley on July 28, 2007