The Girard Reader

The Girard Reader
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Publisher : Herder & Herder
Total Pages : 336
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Download or read book The Girard Reader written by René Girard and published by Herder & Herder. This book was released on 1996 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rene Girard, the author of groundbreaking scholarly books such as Violence and the Sacred and Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World, has long been an intellectual cause celebre in Europe. Although he has studied and taught in the United States since the 1940s, he is now -- in his 70's -- finding his lifework praised and taught in academic and religious circles throughout the country.The Girard Reader brings that work to a broader audience. It includes major excerpts from Girard's books and articles which cover all aspects of his theories on violence, religion, and culture. These views cut across theology, biblical studies, anthropology, psychology, and literature. The book concludes with a conversation between Rene Girard and editor James G. Williams that brings new focus to his Christian vision and breathtaking ouevre.


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