In his latest book on the ground-breaking work of René Girard
(1923–2015), Scott Cowdell sets out a new perspective on mimetic
theory and theology: he develops the proposed connection between
Girardian thought and theological dramatic theory in new
directions, engaging with issues of evolutionary suffering and
divine providence, inclusive Christian uniqueness, God's judgment,
nonviolent atonement, and the spiritual life. Cowdell reveals a
powerful, illuminating, and life-enhancing synergy between mimetic
theory and Christianity at its best. With religion widely seen as
increasingly violent and intransigent, the true Christian emphasis
on divine solidarity, mercy, and healing is in danger of being
lost. René Girard provides a countervailing voice. He emerges from
Cowdell's study not only as a necessary dialogue partner for
theology today, but as a global prophet offering hope and challenge
in equal measure. René Girard was a Catholic cultural theorist
whose mimetic theory achieved a powerful symbiosis of social
science with scripture and theology, yielding a unique perspective
on humanity’s origins, violent history, and future prospects.
Cowdell maps this synergy, revealing theological themes present
from Girard’s earliest writings to the latest, less-familiar
publications. He resolves a number of theological challenges to
Girard’s work, engaging mimetic theory in fruitful dialogue with
key themes, movements, and thinkers in theology today. Bringing a
distinctive Anglican voice to a largely Catholic debate, Cowdell
gives an orthodox theological account of Girard’s intellectual
achievement, bearing witness to Christianity’s nonviolent God.
This book will be of great interest to theologians, seminarians and
clergy of all traditions, Girardians, and Christian peace
activists.
General
| Imprint: |
University of Notre Dame Press
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| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
November 2018 |
| Authors: |
Scott Cowdell
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| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
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| Pages: |
330 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-268-10453-5 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-268-10453-0 |
| Barcode: |
9780268104535 |
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