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Brandi Framel
Dr. Kyle Dickson
Cornerstone
6 November 2012
Annotated Bibliography
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The Life, Death and Resurrection of Harry Potter
o This resource offers information about the spiritual parallels that can be found in
the bewitching world of the Harry Potter books. Someone researching would have
a lot of information as to what these exactly are, and possibly why they entice so
many people to read the books.
o Killinger, John. The Life, Death, And Resurrection Of Harry Potter / John
Killinger. n.p.: Macon, Ga. : Mercer University Press, c2009., 2009. Abilene
Library Consortium Catalog. Web. 23 Oct. 2012.
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Christian Theology as Depicted in The Lord of the Rings and the Harry Potter Books
o This resource offers information on how Christian Theology is expressed in two
major pop-culture movies that deal with witchcraft, wizardry, and the
supernatural.
o Largen, Kristin Johnston. "Christian Theology As Depicted In The Lord
Of The Rings And The Harry Potter Books." Journal Of Religion & Society
7.(2005): ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials. Web. 23 Oct. 2012.
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One Fine Potion: The Literary Magic of Harry Potter
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o This resource would be useful for someone wanting to know what is so
compelling about wizards and witches because it talks about the phenomenon of
magic, power, and the fantastic that enthralls so many people in works such as
Harry Potter. It deals with common themes seen in life such as heroism and good
and evil as well.
o Garrett, Greg. One Fine Potion : The Literary Magic Of Harry Potter /
Greg Garrett. n.p.: Waco, Tex. : Baylor University Press, 2010., 2010. Abilene
Library Consortium Catalog. Web. 30 Oct. 2012.
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Balthasar Bekker and the decline of the Witch-Craze: the Old demonology and the New
Philosophy.
o This resource would be helpful to those studying the history or witchcraft because
it outlines how the supernatural connects to philosophy. It also relates the topic to
Judaism and Christianity, and how the opposing views those groups had on
witchcraft affected its community.
o Attfield, Robin. "Balthasar Bekker And The Decline Of The Witch-Craze:
The Old Demonology And The New Philosophy." Annals Of Science 42.4
(1985): 383. Academic Search Complete. Web. 30 Oct. 2012.
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Priests, Witches and Power : Popular Christianity After Mission in Southern Tanzania
o This book would be a useful resource to people studying the draw of witchcraft
because it talks about a real community that was involved with it. The subject of
power through witchcraft and the community is also explored.
o Green, Maia. Priests, Witches And Power : Popular Christianity After
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Mission In Southern Tanzania. n.p.: Cambridge University Press, 2003. eBook
Collection (EBSCOhost). Web. 30 Oct. 2012.
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Spelling out history: transforming witchcraft past and present
o This resource would be beneficial to study because the history of witchcraft is
very central to overlying topic. It will show the reader how people have been
involved with it for many years, and how it has an effect on the present population
o Cornish, Helen. "Spelling Out History: Transforming Witchcraft Past And
Present." Pomegranate 11.1 (2009): 14-28. ATLA Religion Database with
ATLASerials. Web. 4 Nov. 2012.
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Encyclopedia of Witchcraft : The Western Tradition
o This resource would be helpful to someone studying the draw that witchcraft has
on people because it basically encompasses all things witchcraft. It can answer
any technical questions that may pop up while doing research.
o Golden, Richard M. Encyclopedia Of Witchcraft : The Western Tradition. n.p.:
ABC-CLIO, 2006. eBook Collection (EBSCOhost). Web. 4 Nov. 2012.
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Witchcraft: Changing Patterns of Participation in the Early Twenty-First Century.
o This source would be helpful in researching witchcraft in current times because it
talks about what type of people participate in 21st century and why they do so. It
talks about how the religion, if one will, has both grown and declined in recent
times.
o Ezzy, Douglas, and Helen Berger. "Witchcraft: Changing Patterns Of
Participation In The Early Twenty-First Century." Pomegranate 11.2
(2009): 165-180. Academic Search Complete. Web. 4 Nov. 2012.
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Wizardry and wild romance : a study of epic fantasy
o This is a good resource for researching the draw that the fantasy world of magic
has on people. It will talk about the exciting aspects of a different universe and
why people want to be apart of that.
o Moorcock, Michael. Wizardry And Wild Romance : A Study Of Epic Fantasy /
By Michael Moorcock. n.p.: London : Gollancz, 1987., 1987. Abilene
Library Consortium Catalog. Web. 4 Nov. 2012.
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EVE, SIN, AND WITCHCRAFT IN PARADISE LOST.
o This resource would be helpful for someone studying people’s infatuation with
witchcraft because it relates it also to theology and ties in great literature. It would
give information on witchcraft culture and fantasy and how Paradise Lost portrays
it allegorically as sin.
o Van den Berg, Sara. "Eve, Sin, And Witchcraft In Paradise Lost." Modern
Language Quarterly 47.4 (1986): 347. Academic Search Complete. Web.
4 Nov. 2012.