The Study of Evil and Violence Without Girard

Authors

  • David Frankfurter Boston University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/bsor.v45i3-4.31354

Keywords:

Girard, violence, ritual

Abstract

A critique of the usefulness of Girard for the study of religious violence and the demonization of the Other

Author Biography

  • David Frankfurter, Boston University

    Professor of Religion and Aurelio Chair in the Appreciation of Scripture, Boston University

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Published

2016-10-27

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How to Cite

Frankfurter, D. (2016). The Study of Evil and Violence Without Girard. Bulletin for the Study of Religion, 45(3-4), 17-21. https://doi.org/10.1558/bsor.v45i3-4.31354