Girard, R
Violence and the Sacred
- ISBN 13:
- 9780801822186
- author:
- Girard, R
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1979
- Pages:
- 352
- Genre:
- Religion & Beliefs
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
René Girard's landmark study of human evil explores violence as it appears throughout history, literature and myth. His analyses of Biblical narrative, Greek tragedy and contemporary states illustrate his central argument that violence belongs to everyone and is at the heart of the sacred.
Girard examines how violence is represented and occurs in various contexts, from ancient myths to modern-day events. This thought-provoking work challenges readers to consider the role of violence in human societies and its relationship to the concept of the sacred.
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