Connie Neal

Gospel According to Harry Potter: Spirituality in the Stories of the World's Most Famous Seeker Connie Neal

Publisher Marketing: In a book that is sure to delight Harry Potter fans and spiritual seekers alike, Connie Neal embarks on an exploration into J. K. Rowling's created world of magic and mystery and enumerates more than fity "Potteran" themes that can be seen as glimmers of the Christian gospel. With an arsenal of charming allusions and parallels, Neal persuasively demonstrates that Harry Potter need not be rejected as a threat to the Christian faith, as some have claimed. Written accessibly in short three- to four-page chapters, Neal's The Gospel According to Harry Potter is both a much-needed stroke of interpretive genius and a fascinating reflection on our time's most popular literary series. This is a must-read for everyone intrigued by the Harry Potter phenomenon. Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 07/01/2002 pg. 72 (EAN 9780664226015, Paperback) Library Journal 10/01/2002 pg. 104 (EAN 9780664226015, Paperback) Publishers Weekly 07/08/2002 (EAN 9780664226015, Paperback) Contributor Bio:  Neal, Connie Connie Neal is the author of over thirty books and Bible projects, most recently "What's the Christian to Do with Harry Potter?". She toured as a speaker with Women of Faith in 1998 and now crosses the country conducting workshops on Harry Potter's influence in the Christian community. Along with her husband, Connie is raising their three children to remain culturally literate without compromising their love of God.