Chapter 1. The Life of the Mind Chapter 2. "A theory by which to work": the Mimetic Mechanism Chapter 3: The Symbolic Species Chapter 4. Critique and Dialogue: From Frazer to Levi-Strauss Chapter 5: Method, Evidence and Truth Chapter 6: The Scandal of Christianity Chapter 7: Modernity, Postmodernity and the End of History
A reappraisal of René Girard's theory on the relationship between violence and religion in light of today's society.
René Girard was the Andrew B. Hammond Professor Emeritus of French Language, Literature, and Civilization at Stanford University, USA.
Review in Church Times.
*Church Times*
Review in Church Times.
*Church Times*
"For those who want a lively, general introduction to the thought
of this seminal religious thinker [Rene Girard], Evolution and
Conversion is a book not to be missed." - Theology
*Theology*
'Girard is now well known for his multidisciplinary writings on
religion and violence ... This book develops and reassesses ideas
set out thirty years ago.' Theological Book Review, Volume 20, No
2, 2008
*Theological Book Review*
Mention in International Review of Biblical Studies, vol.
54:2007/08
*Biblical Studies*
Reviewed by Michael McGhee, Theological Book Review Vol.19 No.1
2007
*Michael McGhee*
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