Richard Abanes

Examines J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" books, discussing their use of occult imagery and their potential dangers to Christians, and compares them to the "safer" works of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.

The Menace Behind the Magick

Harry Potter and the Bible

An overview of Mormonism in America details its inception in 1830, which was considered a movement of radical zealots, to its acceptance in today's society, and reveals the many controversies and scandals that surround the religion.

A History of the Mormon Church

One Nation Under Gods

In this helpful primer, an award-winning journalist and experienced gamer gives readers a survey of the field and a framework for thinking through the issues in order to make judgments about not only what is shown in games, but how it's shown, in what context, and what overall message is being delivered.

A Gamer Explores the Good, Bad, and Ugly of the Virtual World

What Every Parent Needs to Know about Video Games

In a book that includes an exclusive interview with Rick Warren, Abanes--a bestselling author and former staff member at Warren's church--takes a balanced and positive look at issues that have been raised about the "purpose-driven" concepts.

Rick Warren and the Purpose that Drives Him

Orthodox-christelijke visie op de Harry Potter-boeken van J.K. Rowling en het occultisme dat daarin een voorname rol speelt.

de dreiging achter de magie

Harry Potter en de Bijbel / druk 1

Abanes takes a balanced look at the fantasy phenomenon and clears away the confusion that many feel when they approach fantasy books and films.

Harry Potter, Narnia, and The Lord of the Rings

Fantasy and Your Family by bestselling author Richard Abanes presents a much-needed assessment of fantasy - its benefits and its drawbacks. Abanes begins with an in-depth look at folklore, myths, legends, and fairy tales, and their connection to fantasy. Part one also discusses issues involving child development, the affects of literature on children, and how those affects can ultimately change the course of society. Additionally, Abanes examines pop culture, the media, mass marketing, and the commercialization of children's literature by corporations interested primarily in making money. This volume then looks at the life of fantasy writer J.R.R. Tolkien, the popularity of his fantasy works, their content, and what separates them from other fantasy volumes such as Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling and the children's horror books by R.L. Stine. A particularly interesting survey of Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings includes a thorough analysis of its storyline, characters, and morality. These are compared side-by-side with Harry Potter. Finally, Abanes gives an overview of our culture's growing obsession with the occult, paganism, and witchcraft. Why is it happening? When did it begin? How is it influencing today's youth? All of these questions are answered through a concise, easy-to-understand writing style. Especially fascinating are the numerous sources of documentations that shows children are indeed being drawn to the occult via Harry Potter. Included are dozens of quotes by Wiccans, neopagans, and occultists that clearly express their belief that Rowling's fantasy will do much to further witchcraft and the occult. - Amazon.

Exploring The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Modern Magick

Fantasy and Your Family

Harry Potter y sus aventuras mágicas en una escuela de hechicería continúa cautivando a millones de personas mundialmente. El mercado ha sido inundado con un centenar de productos relacionados a esta historia: juegos de barajas, ropa y hasta muebles para el hogar.Sin embargo, unas cuantas preguntas al respecto deben ser formuladas:* Ofrece Harry Potter alguna moraleja positiva para los niños de hoy?* La hechicería de Harry es verdaderamente ficción o esta basada en el ocultismo?* Cómo se compara Harry Potter a otros libros de ficción para niños escritos por C.S. Lewis o J.R.R. Tolkien?En este libro amigable y de gran ayuda, Richard Abanes responde a estas interrogantes, analiza profundamente a una sociedad que tiende a volcarse al paganismo y examina la razón de por qué Dios dijo "no" al ocultismo.Harry Potter y la Biblia le ayudará a decidir sabiamente respecto a este tema para su familia.

La amenaza tras la magia

Harry Potter y la Biblia

When Christians are confronted by media with a "new" theology, they aren't always sure what to do. It may sound spiritual, almost Christian. But something isn't quite right. Richard Abanes helps believers as well as the curious understand that Eckhart Tolle's message in A New Earth is dangerous. He then provides a clear biblical response to this New Age message. Topics include Tolle's misuse of Scripture, false teachings on God, the Bible's teaching on evil, A New Earth's version of salvation compared to God's plan, and much more.

Awakening to the Dangers of Eckhart Tolle's #1 Bestseller

A New Earth, An Old Deception

Discusses many of the controversial assertions in "The Da Vinci Code" and compares unsupported claims in the novel to documented historical facts and events.

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