Hour of the Witch: Harry Potter, Wicca Witchcraft, and the Bible

by Steve Wohlberg

Book Overview

Millions of children across the globe are enjoying the magical adventures of Harry Potter. Are these harmless fantasies or is a sinister spirit lurking behind the best-selling books? Hour of the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0768422795
• ISBN13: 9780768422795
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Destiny Image Incorporated
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Good Medicine for confused minds

More than Harry Potter this book educated me on the real danger, getting comfortable with the media elites idea that good is bad and bad is good. Hour of the Witch educates us to the dangers of fantasies that lead to deception. This book gives more thought to what we watch, read and listen too. Give your mind something to THINK about! READ IT!

Truth is not popular

Is Harry Potter a demon that should be burned at the stake or is he a lovable bespectacled boy living out a life as the conquering underdog over the "evil one"? This is a question that some have asked and others have not even considered. The books are entertaining and very hard to put down. It's only fiction. They are harmless because they're teaching that good triumphs over evil, right? These are questions that are answered very adequetly in Steve Wholberg's book. He supports his writings with important biblical truths that are often not popular in this secular world of ours. Paul in Ephesians says, "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age". Don't be deceived by those that would say that Wohlberg's book is over the top. Satan will use any means possible to fool Christians and non-christians. His whole aim is to take our eyes off Christ, the only one that has the POWER to save us. If he can do that by introducing a softer more user friendly witchcraft that takes the "Christian devil" out of the picture, then that will work even better. In closing this book is very insightful and well worth the purchase.

"Hour of the Witch" - by Steve Wohlberg

"Hour of the Witch" is an excellent book!! First of all, the book is engaging. I couldn't put it down. It is very well researched, documented and written. Steve Wohlberg does a great job of explaining in very simple terms what Wicca Witchcraft is and demonstrates that much of its belief system / life style is indeed reflected in the "Harry Potter" series. Unlike other works on this topic, "Hour of the Witch" does an outstanding job of addressing Wiccan beliefs and the Harry Potter debate in a respectful way so as to avoid the negatively charged emotions often associated with these controversial subjects. The Author understands that those who practice Wicca Witchcraft (far from being evil monsters) are most often very pleasant, sincere individuals who are honestly attempting to tap into supernatural powers to do good - just like "Harry Potter" does in the stories. And who wouldn't like to do that? Herein lies the allure of "Harry Potter". Many see no harm in "Harry Potter," while others misunderstand and condemn Wiccans based on pre-conceived ideas. This book will help tremendously in opening minds and hearts on either side of this controversy. While the warnings in this book against Witchcraft (which are all Biblically based) are straightforward and non-apologetic, the author does not attempt to condemn those who practice Wicca. Instead, he masterfully explains Wiccan beliefs and practices in simple terms, shares the truths of the Bible, and then compares and contrasts the two belief systems, illuminating the dangers that the Bible foretells can come upon those who open "alternative" spiritual gateways. The book is filled with excellent insights and should go a long way in helping readers on both sides of the debate. Whether you like or dislike "Harry", or if you are a practicing Wiccan, "Hour of the Witch" is a must-read for all.

Pottermania, Wicca, & the Embracing Love of God

Hour of the Witch is an exceptionally well written, well organized book. The author's premise, that the Harry Potter books can and do impact the very thoughts and lives of individuals, is meticulously researched and documented. While the book is understandably from a Christian point of view, Steve Wohlberg maintains an open heart and concern for those with opposing viewpoints, and offers words of hope and encouragement to all. There is no "witch-bashing" or maniacal, frenzied fire-and-brimstone diatribes. On the contrary, Hour of the Witch brings careful and considerate Christian views to the subject of Wicca and it's relationship - overt (easily seen) and occult (hidden) - to the exponentially growing fascination with the Harry Potter phenomena. But the love and word of God is first and foremost declared in this book. As a former witch, I highly recommend Hour of the Witch - to parents, to teachers, and even to practitioners of the Craft.