Kelly, R.G.Hamerton

Violent Origins

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ISBN 13:
9780804715188
author:
Kelly, R.G.Hamerton
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Stanford University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1987
Pages:
292
Dimensions:
21 x 14.1 x 2 cm
Genre:
Religious History
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£25.36

Description

Walter Burkert, René Girard, and Jonathan Smith explore the nature and origin of ritual sacrifice in this thought-provoking collection of papers and conversations. The conference that spawned these ideas aimed to develop a general theory of religion and culture, with a particular focus on violence. The authors present different perspectives on the role of violence in shaping human societies, with Burkert and Girard proposing a shared conviction about the origins of ritual sacrifice. However, Smith challenges both of their approaches, offering a nuanced critique of their theories. This volume offers a unique insight into the intellectual exchange between these prominent scholars, as they engage with each other's ideas and respond to criticisms in a stimulating and often provocative manner.

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