In this title, Killinger examines all seven novels and observes how Rowling adheres to the Christian narrative. Examining all the Harry Potter novels, John Killinger points out the consistent way in which author J.K. Rowling follows the story of Christ in the Gospels with Harry as a Christ-figure. Rowling managed to keep this idea a secret to the end of the series, but was in fact following the Christian narrative from the beginning, which readers will recall involved Harry's being delivered amid extraordinary signs and wonders, following the death of his parents, to the home of his maternal...
In this title, Killinger examines all seven novels and observes how Rowling adheres to the Christian narrative. Examining all the Harry Potter novels,...
Provides a revolutionary study of the Gospel of Mark. It suggests that Mark might be a Gnostic document. A gnostic origin for Mark would explain long-standing enigmas in Mark, including its high opinion of women; the annoying stupidity of the disciples; the amazing recognition of Jesus' real identity by a blind man; and the so-called Messianic Secret.
Provides a revolutionary study of the Gospel of Mark. It suggests that Mark might be a Gnostic document. A gnostic origin for Mark would explain long-...