Amanda -
Short, thought provoking (though imperfect) read
This quick read (I read it in under two hours) is aimed at Christians, but that doesn't mean that those who aren't should pass this by. While I don't believe everything he says is accurate, his heart & observations are worth considering as he makes several good points.
The book is not focused on dragons, though they are a frequent example, but on the use of classic symbols in literature. He does state that dragons themselves (if they exist) aren't evil, that's not his point. His point is that historically they have been used to symbolize evil in the west. Early in the book it can appear that he has a personal thing against dragons because of personal experiences & some experiences from his children - just read past that to get to his actual points -those stories are intended as a hook.
While I don't necessarily have a problem with dragons being friendly or good, the authors points are well worth considering.
While not perfect, this is a though provoking read that is well worth the little time it takes to read this slim book.
This quick read (I read it in under two hours) is aimed at Christians, but that doesn't mean that those who aren't should pass this by. While I don't believe everything he says is accurate, his heart & observations are worth considering as he makes several good points.
The book is not focused on dragons, though they are a frequent example, but on the use of classic symbols in literature. He does state that dragons themselves (if they exist) aren't evil, that's not his point. His point is that historically they have been used to symbolize evil in the west. Early in the book it can appear that he has a personal thing against dragons because of personal experiences & some experiences from his children - just read past that to get to his actual points -those stories are intended as a hook.
While I don't necessarily have a problem with dragons being friendly or good, the authors points are well worth considering.
While not perfect, this is a though provoking read that is well worth the little time it takes to read this slim book.
