Jesus Potter Harry Christ
Subtitle: the fascinating parallels between two of the world's most popular literary characters
By: Derek Murphy
Edition: 1st pbk. ed.
Publisher: Holyblasphemy Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Portland, Or
Language: eng
Number of pages: 478
ISBN-13: 9780615430935
Subjects: Bible; In literature; Characters; Mythological interpretations; Criticism, interpretation; Mythology; Criticism and interpretation; Harry Potter (Fictitious character)
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [425]-435) and index.
Table of contents: title: Part one: The historical controversy. 1. Sacrificial half breed warlocks: Harry as Christ figure ; 2. Doubting Jesus: ancient and modern controversy ; 3. Where's the proof?: evidence and arguments ; 4. Going pagan: the forgotten prefigures of Christ; title: Part two: the roots of the Christian mythos. 5. Jesus, the lion king: astrological foundations ; 6. Meeting Satan again: Draco and creation myths ; 7. Jesus the handsome prince: the higher self; title: Part three: the accidental history. 8. Abracadabra: the magical name ; 9. Stupid Galations: the resurrection of the flesh ; 10. From mystery to history: conflict and martyrdom.