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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and last book in J. K. Rowling's best-selling series, will be released to crowded bookstore Potter parties on July 21. As with the last six volumes and four films, there will be hand wringing and discussion not just over the quality, but whether it encourages witchcraft or Christian values. Since 1999, Christianity Today and its sister publications have been discussing the content of the books, along with questions of whether—and more importantly how—the books should be read by children and parents."
For and Against Potter
Why We Like Harry Potter
The series is a 'Book of Virtues' with a preadolescent funny bone.
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Matters of Opinion: The Perils of Harry Potter
Literary device or not, witchcraft is real—and dangerous.
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Opinion Roundup: Positive About Potter
Despite what you've heard, Christian leaders like the children's books.
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Harry and Frodo
Books & Culture Corner: Saint Frodo and the Potter Demon
The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter series spring from the same source.
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Weblog: Frodo Good, Harry Bad
Harry Potter has magic. Lord of the Rings has magic. Harry Potter has wizards, dark evil, and an unlikely hero who overcomes obstacles with friendship and courage. So does Lord of the Rings. Yet reactions from conservative Christian critics have not been so similar.
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News
Parents Push for Wizard-free Reading
Bestsellers now under fire in some Classrooms.
Let Harry Potter Conjure Up 'Gospel Magic,' Says Christian Magician
Andrew Thompson and others agree that some Christians have a false understanding of what Harry Potter is about.
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Potter's Field
Harry doesn't always make money magically appear.
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Reviews
Somewhat Wild About Harry
It's well nigh impossible to hate the warm-hearted Harry Potter. A review of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
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Virtue on a Broomstick
The Harry Potter books, and the controversy surrounding them, bode well for the culture. A review of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
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Books about the Books
Harry Beasts
The animal symbols in Potterdom are powerful pointers to Christian reality.
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The Dick Staub Interview: Connie Neal
The author of The Gospel According to Harry Potter talks about leading a friend to Christ through the wizard hero.
Movies
Has the Pope Condemned Harry Potter?
Cardinal Ratzinger's letters raise questions about whether the Vatican has a "position" on Potter.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
The Prisoner of Azkaban is perhaps the most emotionally complex of the Harry Potter stories to date
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Film Forum: Christians Critics Split on Second Harry Potter
Harry Potter's return in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Re-ignites debate among religious press reviewers.
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Christianity Today Movies did not review this film, but here's what other critics are saying …
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Is the big-screen Harry Potter as delightful as the one in the book? And should you be worried about his witchcraft? Critics and viewers respond.
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Film Forum: Wary About Harry
Is the big-screen Harry Potter as delightful as the one in the book? And should you be worried about his witchcraft? Critics and viewers respond to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
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From Our Sister Publications
I Like Harry Potter
I was wondering about the Harry Potter movies. If I don't practice what is in the movies, is it OK to watch them just as entertainment?
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Surrounded by Sorcery
10 ways to protect kids in an occult-filled popular culture
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How to Handle Harry
Millions of Harry Potter books are dog-eared. Video games and fan Web sites abound. Kids are wearing the clothing and carrying around the merchandise. So how do we handle Harry Potter with our kids and their friends?
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