Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World - by René Girard (Paperback)

This book is a groundbreaking work of cultural criticism that challenges conventional views of literature, anthropology, religion, and psychoanalysis.

Written by one of the most eminent and controversial cultural theorists of our time, it provides a comprehensive and persuasive summation of Girard's ideas to date.

The book explores an encyclopedic array of topics through dialogue with two psychiatrists, probing the origins of violence, scapegoating, and anti-semitism in human cultures.

With a focus on Christianity as both a sacrificial religion and a faith with a non-violent ideology, Girard's theory offers a new perspective on the foundational place of mimesis, violence, and scapegoating for all human cultures.

This book is a necessary companion piece to "Violence and the Sacred" and will appeal to those interested in Girard's grand theory of society and human nature.