Episode 84: René Girard's Mimetic Theory

September 07, 2023 01:02:24
Episode 84: René Girard's Mimetic Theory
Latter-day Contemplation
Episode 84: René Girard's Mimetic Theory

Sep 07 2023 | 01:02:24

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Hosted By

Riley Risto

Show Notes

Christopher and Riley are always searching out new theories and hermeneutics through which to interpret ideas, scripture, literature, or human experience.  Recently, they embarked on a concerted study of René Girard’s mimetic theory and let’s just say it has been fruitful and paradigm shifting.  They would love for others to join them in a study of this brilliant, Christian anthropologist’s ideas.  Girard provides the faithful student a path for understanding the Christian message that doesn’t dilute it as “just another myth”, or worse, a derivative of other myths with nothing unique to offer. They believe you’ll never see scripture, society, or human relationships the same.

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