The Facts on Halloween

by John Weldon, John Ankerberg, Dillon Burroughs

Book Overview

John Ankerberg, John Weldon, and Dillon Burroughs team up to revise and update The Facts on Halloween, a significant book from the popular Facts On Series (more than 1.9 million copies of books from this series sold). Known for their extensive research and Bible knowledge, these authors offer readers the essential facts they need to evaluate and discuss today's issues regarding Halloween, a widely popular event in which children and progressively...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0736922199
• ISBN13: 9780736922197
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.1" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Excellent, Factual Information

We purchased this little booklet about 12 years ago when we faced the decision of whether or not celebrating Halloween is something Christians should do. Nobody told us what to think or how we should respond. We researched the topic ourselves, and we found this booklet to be the most thorough explanation of the "holiday." If you are not a Christian, then don't bother reading this because it isn't something that concerns you. However, if you are Christian parents, and for some reason feel like there just isn't something right about celebrating Halloween, I highly recommend this booklet. Read it with an open mind and heart and let the Holy Spirit do the rest of the work in you. If you can read this and truly take the Scripture references seriously, pray about what God would have you do, and then still consciously participate in this pagan festival, then so be it. We surely couldn't!

"Insightful"

"Insightful" I knew that the history of Halloween started with the Druids. I did not realize the horrible meanings behind the traditions. The history of Halloween is also tied to the idea of purgatory and the Catholic Church. Learn the meanings behind the costumes, trick-or-treating, and jack o' lanterns. Learn about communicating with spirits, and learn about witches. Mentioned in this book is a teacher who patiently explained, in depth, to her students about not all witches being bad. I hope the parents took their children out of that school. Apparently, witches are more common than I realized. Many bible references are provided. The question throughout the book is, "As Christians, should we celebrate Halloween?" The authors suggest that we do not. They mention that children will not be hurt because of not celebrating Halloween. They also argue that calling it a "Harvest Festival" is not good enough; we need to do away with it completely. This year, our children will be hunting for Easter eggs on Halloween. They are excited about it. I recommend you read this book. You may decide to come up with an alternative to Halloween.

"Insightful"

Written by: John Ankerberg, John Weldon, and Dillon Burroughs Published by: Harvest House Reviewed by: Stephanie Rollins for ReviewYourBook.com 9/2008 ISBN: 978-0-7369-2219-7 "Insightful" 5 stars I knew that the history of Halloween started with the Druids. I did not realize the horrible meanings behind the traditions. The history of Halloween is also tied to the idea of purgatory and the Catholic Church. Learn the meanings behind the costumes, trick-or-treating, and jack o' lanterns. Learn about communicating with spirits, and learn about witches. Mentioned in this book is a teacher who patiently explained, in depth, to her students about not all witches being bad. I hope the parents took their children out of that school. Apparently, witches are more common than I realized. Many bible references are provided. The question throughout the book is, "As Christians, should we celebrate Halloween?" The authors suggest that we do not. They mention that children will not be hurt because of not celebrating Halloween. They also argue that calling it a "Harvest Festival" is not good enough; we need to do away with it completely. This year, our children will be hunting for Easter eggs on Halloween. They are excited about it. I recommend you read this book. You may decide to come up with an alternative to Halloween.

Right to the truth of the matter

John Ankerberg and John Weldon tell it like it is in a way that is not intemidating. One can read for themselves the truth about halloween and decide for themselves what they are going to do with it.

THIS IS A GREAT BOOK !!!

I think this is a great book.It tells how they came up with the name Halloween and the legend of the Jack-o-lantern. I would recomend this book to Christians that have mixed feelings about Halloween.