The Problem of Gandalf

02/10/2025 1h 0min Temporada 3 Episodio 4
The Problem of Gandalf

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Jason and John C. Wright dive into the so-called “Problem of Gandalf,” a dilemma Christian authors face when writing fantasy: how to portray magic, wizards, or supernatural powers without glamorizing the occult. Gandalf, Merlin, Glinda the Good Witch, Dumbledore, and Harry Potter all become case studies in how fiction handles magic. The discussion covers: The […]