On magic & miracles a theological guide to discerning fictional magic
In this guidebook, Marian A. Jacobs explores the theology of magic, gleaning contextual clues surrounding supernatural events in the Bible. These scriptural principles can assist readers, movie-lovers, gamers, and parents in discerning how fantasy can both edify and honor God.
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Brentwood, Tennessee :
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[2025]
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| 246 | 3 | |a On magic and miracles | |
| 264 | 1 | |a Brentwood, Tennessee : |b B&H Publishing, |c [2025] | |
| 264 | 4 | |c Ã2025 | |
| 300 | |a ix, 304 pages |c 22 cm | ||
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| 353 | |a bibliography |b bibliography | ||
| 504 | |a Includes bibliographical references (pages 290-304) | ||
| 505 | 0 | |a Magic or miracle? -- Visible and invisible -- Is it all an illusion? -- The pagan occult -- The source of mirrored magic -- Ends and means -- Why does the church need fantasy? -- The dangers of overcorrection -- Your parenting superpower -- Literary considerations -- Discerning stories -- What about Harry Potter? -- Final thoughts. | |
| 520 | |a In this guidebook, Marian A. Jacobs explores the theology of magic, gleaning contextual clues surrounding supernatural events in the Bible. These scriptural principles can assist readers, movie-lovers, gamers, and parents in discerning how fantasy can both edify and honor God. | ||
| 650 | 0 | |a Fantasy |x Religious aspects |x Christianity | |
| 650 | 0 | |a Magic |x Religious aspects |x Christianity | |
| 650 | 0 | |a Imagination |x Religious aspects |x Christianity | |
| 650 | 0 | |a Miracles | |
| 650 | 0 | |a Religion and literature | |
| 650 | 0 | |a Magic in literature | |
| 650 | 0 | |a Occultism |x Religious aspects |x Christianity | |
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