Ernie Rea on Religious Themes and the Christian Allegory in the “Harry Potter” Books
From “Potter” panic to J.K. Rowling’s Christian beliefs, Ernie Rea discusses the Christian allegory and religious themes in the “Harry Potter” books.
From “Potter” panic to J.K. Rowling’s Christian beliefs, Ernie Rea discusses the Christian allegory and religious themes in the “Harry Potter” books.
Editorials / The Daily Prophet
by Chelsea Korynta · Published January 22, 2019 · Last modified June 1, 2021
“Harry Potter and the Sacred Text” gives listeners a unique opportunity to read the books like a religious scripture. Here’s how it helped me take a closer look at why I love the “Harry Potter” books.
Editorials / The Daily Prophet
by Amy Hogan · Published August 29, 2015 · Last modified November 7, 2022
Flashback to 11 years ago. My ten-year-old self had just been told by another little girl that I was going to hell because I read “Harry Potter”. This comment was followed by a list of ways I could repent and save my soul from the devil.
by Nicole Rivera · Published January 25, 2014 · Last modified April 4, 2022
Professor Severus Snape went from one of our most loathed characters, a character Harry, Ron, and Hermione couldn’t stand, to one of the most loved. Harry even names one of his children after him. (Definitely didn’t see that one coming upon reading Book 1.) But why?
Department of Mysteries / The Quibbler
by MuggleNet · Published March 6, 2012 · Last modified March 8, 2023
What do Harry Potter and Jesus Christ have in common? Read on to find out.