Violence, Desire, and the Sacred ― RenT Girard and Sacrifice in Life, Love and Literature

This collection of state of the art interpretations of the thought of Rene Girard follows on from the volume Violence, Desire, and the Sacred (2012). The previous collection received much critical acclaim for demonstrating and showcasing Girard's mimetic theory at its inter-disciplinary best by bringing together scholars applying Girard's insights in different fields. This new volume builds on and extend the work of that earlier collection by moving into new areas, such as psychology, politics, classical literature, national literature, and practical applications of Girard's theory in pastoral/spiritual care, peace-making and religious thought and practice.

Scott Cowdell is Associate Professor and Research Fellow in Public and Contextual Theology at Charles Sturt University, Australia, Canon Theologian of the Canberra-Goulburn Anglican Diocese, and Founding President of the Australian Girard Seminar.

Joel Hodge is Lecturer in Systematic Theology at Australian Catholic University, Australia. He is the author of Resisting Violence and Victimisation: Christian Faith and Solidarity in East Timor and is current Treasurer and Secretary of the Australian Girard Seminar.

Chris Fleming is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Anthropology at the University of Western Sydney, Australia. His is the author of Violence and Mimesis and is current Vice-President of the Australian Girard Seminar.