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Theme Of Sacrificial Love In Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone

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Sacrificial love is a prominent theme throughout Harry Potter and is one that is directly linked to Christianity and the Bible. In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone we learn that Harry’s mom died saving the young child’s life. This sacrificial love shown by Harry’s mom allowed him to live, and gave him the power to overcome death at the end of the first novel. This idea of sacrificial love is straight from the Bible. Ephesians 1:7a states, “Christ sacrificed his life’s blood to set us free, which means that our sins are now forgiven” (). Another verse that echoes this sacrificial love is John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish bt may have eternal life” (). God

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