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Scott Cowdell
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November 2018
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November 2018
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In his latest book on the ground-breaking work of Ren 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. Ren 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.
Ren 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.
Author
Scott Cowdell
Book Format
Hardback
Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press
Published
November 2018
Weight
609g
Dimensions
15.3 x 22.9 x 2 cm
ISBN
9780268104535
ISBN-10
0268104530
Eden Code
4684320
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Author/Creator: Scott Cowdell
ISBN: 9780268104535
Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
Release Date: November 2018
Weight: 609g
Dimensions: 15.3 x 22.9 x 2 cm
Eden Code: 4684320