Redeeming All Hallows' Eve: A Christian Perspective on Celebrating Halloween
About this ebook
Halloween has been a topic of controversy among Christians for centuries. The arguments both for and against it are many, making it difficult to discern whether we should participate or completely reject it. That's why Redeeming All Hallows' Eve will walk through the good, the bad, and the scary about the holidays celebrated on October 31st. In this book you will:
- Take a quick look at both the origins of Halloween, as well as All Saint's Day and Reformation Day
- Break down the famous icons of Halloween (such as zombies, vampires, witches, and more) and examine the problems with their presence through a biblical lens
- Find tools to help you decide if you can participate in this holiday in a way that honors the Lord and protects the next generation
With links to articles and a study guide for discussion, this short book will help you look at Halloween with hope in the God who has the power to be a light in the darkness of this world.
About the author
Bethel Grove, having grown up as a pastor's kid, didn't celebrate Halloween much after she turned six. She eventually earned a bachelor's degree in music ministry from Ozark Christian College. Even while she was still in school and was being training in biblical hermeneutics, she starting doing biblical and practical research to understand Halloween from a biblical perspective that resulted in this book. Now, she spends her time as a Christian author, book reviewer, book launcher, and mentor to younger women. She hopes to someday be a vocational youth minister.
