Mimetic Theory and Biblical Interpretation: Reclaiming the Good News of the Gospel (Cascade Companions Book 0)
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (568 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B073X7J27S |
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| Number of Pages | : | 520 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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Phelan Jr., Senior Professor of Theological Studies, North Park Theological Seminary "This is a passionate statement connecting Girardian theory with the interpretation of the Bible in the modern US context, with a dash of Barthianism thrown in for good measure. Hardin's uncompromising assessments will challenge some of his readers. In other words, Michael Hardin has given us back a God stolen from us by the church--a God of immeasurable, unfettered love, endless extravagant grace, and incalculable unbounded redemption."--Sharon L. Sound intriguing? Don't miss Mimetic Theory and Biblical Interpretation. Its exposes of violence are needed now more than ever." --Douglas A. Campbell, Professor of New Testament, The Divinity School, Duke University "What we think about God matters--a matter of life and death for many thousands throughout the centuries of Christian violence. This is a wonderful short introduction to the theological and biblical implications of Girard."--John E. He is a singer/songwriter.. What are some of the implications of this moment? What is the integral cohesion in a non-sacrificial theology, ethics, and spirituality? What does Christian doctrine look like if one removes retributive economies of exchange?"The Gospel is o
About the Author Michael Hardin is the cofounder and executive director of Preaching Peace, cofounder of Theology and Peace, and is the coeditor of Compassionate Eschatology, editor of Reading the Bible with Rene Girard, and author of the acclaimed The Jesus Driven Life, in addition to other books and essays. . He is a singer/songwriter. With his wife, Lorri, Michael has taken courses for the past decade on wilderness survival and Native American healing traditions
With his wife, Lorri, Michael has taken courses for the past decade on wilderness survival and Native American healing traditions. . He is a singer/songwriter. Michael Hardin is the cofounder and executive director of Preaching Peace, cofounder of Theology and Peace, and is the coeditor of Compassionate Eschatology, editor of Reading the Bible with Rene Girard, and aut
"The author repeatedly draws out the distinction between a sacrificial (just like any other pagan religion) and non-sacrificial u" according to Naum Trifanoff. Aptly titled -- is a splendid primer to mimetic theory & biblical interpretation -- a short, breezy, little over 100+ pages. A short concise summation of what mimetic theory is all about, then into subsequent chapters where biblical interpretation and how it's affected by the . A great place to start! If you are seeking an intelligent approach to theology and biblical interpretation, consider this gem. The theory and applications presented are well worth the brief reading time. A wholistic, non-sacrificial approach to the scriptures is presented in a very readable way.If yo. Michael Hardin offers the church such a magnificent theology of the Eucharist in chapter 6 that I'm excited to recommend the boo Rachel Skillman As I was before reading, I remain appreciative of some of Girardian theory, while not being quite a convinced a Girardian myself. Nevertheless, let me be clear, Michael Hardin offers the church such a magnificent theology of the Eucharist in chapter 6 that I'm excited to recom