Prophetic Law - Essays in Judaism, Girardianism, Literary Studies, and the Ethical

Informationen zum Autor Sandor Goodhart is Professor of English and Jewish Studies at Purdue University, former President of the Colloquium on Violence and Religion (COV&R), and author of Sacrificing Commentary , as well as more than ninety essays. Klappentext The twelve texts that make up the heart of this captivating volume constitute the bulk of the author's writings to date on René Girard, addressing ideas about Biblical scripture, literature, and Jewish studies. With a separate section reproducing the author's polemical engagements--including with Girard himself--the book is a comprehensive assessment of and engagement with Girard's major concepts and teachings.

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• Authors: Sandor Goodhart
• Publisher: Michigan state university pres
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.01.2014
• EAN: 9781611861242
• ISBN: 978-1-61186-124-2
• No. of pages: 342
• Series: Studies in Violence, Mimesis,; Studies in Violence, Mimesis,; Studies in Violence, Mimesis &
• Subject: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous