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Squibs, Disabilities, and Harry Potter with Emma Brandel and Dr. Julye Bidmead (Podcast)
Read more: Squibs, Disabilities, and Harry Potter with Emma Brandel and Dr. Julye Bidmead (Podcast)Alt txt: Image of our guests, Emma Brandel and Dr. Julye Bidmead, as well as three of our cohosts: Dr. John Anthony Dunne, Stanley Ng, and Rev. Dr. Chris Porter. Carrying on in our series on Disability & Theology, we turn to think critically about the representation of disabilities in popular culture. In particular, we’re…
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The Cursed Child: A Rantastic Review
Read more: The Cursed Child: A Rantastic ReviewOkay, so I have not had nearly enough conversations about The Cursed Child. I really really need to vent about this story but I’ve just not had any opportunities. So instead of bottling it all up, I need to get a few more things off my chest about this story. A few weeks ago I…
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Review): Some Initial Thoughts
Read more: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Review): Some Initial ThoughtsSo yesterday I read through “the eighth story” of the Harry Potter series: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Since it has not been out for very long I will refrain from posting any considerable spoilers. Considering that this story is the script for a play that has been performed in London for several weeks…
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My Article on Harry Potter is Now in Print in “Ravenclaw Reader”!
Read more: My Article on Harry Potter is Now in Print in “Ravenclaw Reader”!At long last the edited volume from the Harry Potter conference held at the University of St Andrews in 2012 is now in print and you can get your copy of Ravenclaw Reader here! The conference was a complete success, being one of the most enjoyable and stimulating academic settings I’ve ever been in. It…
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J. K. Rowling & Pseudonymity
Read more: J. K. Rowling & PseudonymityDid you hear the news? J. K. Rowling wrote a new book! When I heard this I was absolutely thrilled. But there’s just one thing. J. K. Rowling used a pseudonym. Instead of using her famous pen name “J. K. Rowling” for her new detective novel, The Cuckoo’s Calling, the book was written under the false…
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The Casual Vacancy: Revisited
Read more: The Casual Vacancy: RevisitedTwo weeks ago I wrote my review of The Casual Vacancy (CV) by J. K. Rowling. On the whole I wasn’t too keen on it and there I explain why. One thing that I didn’t want to do at the time was read other reviews of Rowling’s new book. I wanted to create my own…
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The Casual Vacancy: A Review
Read more: The Casual Vacancy: A ReviewJ. K. Rowling has written a new book. Did you notice something in that sentence? Those who know my affection for the Harry Potter series should immediately recognize that my opening sentence ended, not with five exclamation points, but with a period. Sadly, I am not too thrilled about this book. And this is coming…
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Harry Potter & Pagan Issues
Read more: Harry Potter & Pagan IssuesIn light of Nathaniel Warne’s recent post on Harry Potter, I thought I’d supplement his excellent post with additional issues related to Harry Potter’s much needed vindication among conservative Christians. Growing up everyone told me that Harry Potter was evil so I never read the books. Although to be honest, even if people had told…
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Harry Potter & Moral Issues: Guest Post
Read more: Harry Potter & Moral Issues: Guest PostIt is hugely disappointing to me that I still have to defend my love for the Harry Potter series to other Christians. In good Two Cities fashion of “reconciling Evangelicals with the ‘Bad Guys,’” I will give two reasons why the Harry Potter series is not a threat to the Christian worldview and is actually…