Ankerberg, John, 1945-

The facts on Halloween / John Ankerberg and John Weldon. - Eugene, Or. : Harvest House Publishers, [1996] - 48 p. ; 20 cm. - The facts on . - Ankerberg, John, 1945- Facts on series. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 58-60)

What is the origin of Halloween? -- Are the specific customs of Halloween related to pagan beliefs? -- How does Halloween relate historically to the Catholic Church, the dead and purgatory? -- Is Halloween related to modern occult practices? -- Can Halloween be an entirely innocent practice? -- What is the historic connection between Halloween and ghosts? -- How are ghosts, haunted houses, and Halloween related? -- What are the theories advanced to explain ghosts? -- Is the Christian view of ghosts credible in light of the facts surrounding hauntings and poltergeists? -- Do ghost phenomena require a supernatural explanation? and how are ghosts connected to the occult? -- Who do these ghosts claim to be? -- What are the consequences of believing in their common interpretation? -- Does Halloween support witchcraft? -- Is witchcraft dangerous? -- Are ghosts related to witchcraft?

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Halloween.
Amusements--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Christianity and culture.

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