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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Book • 1997
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone follows the story of Harry Potter, an orphan who lives with his cruel aunt and uncle.
On his eleventh birthday, Harry discovers he is a wizard and begins attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
There, he makes friends with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger and becomes entangled in a mystery surrounding the Philosopher's Stone, a magical object that can grant eternal life.
The trio must prevent the dark wizard Lord Voldemort from obtaining the Stone and restoring his power.
On his eleventh birthday, Harry discovers he is a wizard and begins attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
There, he makes friends with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger and becomes entangled in a mystery surrounding the Philosopher's Stone, a magical object that can grant eternal life.
The trio must prevent the dark wizard Lord Voldemort from obtaining the Stone and restoring his power.
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Mentioned by the hosts when discussing alchemy and the philosopher's stone.
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Dominic Sandbrook as the author of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", published in 1997.
Dominic Sandbrook as the author of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", published in 1997.
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Timothy Keller as an example of how everyone has a deepest desire they ascribe ultimate value to, illustrating the concept of worship.
Timothy Keller as an example of how everyone has a deepest desire they ascribe ultimate value to, illustrating the concept of worship.
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