A fascinating article by Michael Paulson, in the Boston Globe's Ideas section, discusses how religious scholars and writers have, over time, become increasingly enthusiastic about the oeuvre of J. K. Rowling. The Harry Potter books, religious studies professors and journalists now say, contain positive or appealingly nuanced moral messages, according to the article. Some even tout the series as allegory. Paulson is the Globe's religion reporter.Thanks to the invaluable Arts & Letters Daily website for highlighting this piece.

Celia Wren is Commonweal’s media and stage critic.

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