Rene Girard and Creative Reconciliation (Hardcover)

The contribution of this book to the field of reconciliation is both theoretical and practical, recognizing that good theory guides effective practice and practice is the ground for compelling theory. Using a Girardian hermeneutic as a starting point, a new conceptual Gestalt emerges in these essays, one not fully integrated in a formal way but showing a clear understanding of some of the challenges and possibilities for dealing with the deep divisions, enmity, hatred, and other effects of violence. By situating discourse about reconciliation within the context of Girardian thought, it becomes clear that like Peter who vowed he would never deny Jesus but ended up doing it three times any of us is susceptible to the siren call of angry resentment and retaliation. It is with a profound awareness of the power of violence that the emergence of mimetic discourse around reconciliation takes on particular urgency.

General

Imprint:	Lexington Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2014
First published:	2014
Editors:	Vern Neufeld Redekop • Thomas Ryba
Contributors:	Cameron Thomson • Sandor Goodhart • Nadia Delicata • Jon Pahl • Sue-Anne Hess • Glenn D. Smith • Eugene Webb • Frank Richardson
Dimensions:	236 x 162 x 36mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	424
ISBN-13:	978-0-7391-6900-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Orthodox Churches Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > Philosophy of religion > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Orthodox Churches Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > Philosophy of religion > General Books > Christianity > Orthodox Churches Promotions
LSN:	0-7391-6900-9
Barcode:	9780739169001

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