Girard, Rene, 1923-

Things hidden since the foundation of the world / Renâe Girard ; research undertaken in collaboration with Jean-Michel Oughourlian and G uy Lefort ; translated by Stephen Bann (Books II & III) and Michael Met teer (Book I). - Stanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, 1987. - 469 p. ; 24 cm.

Translation of: Des choses cachâees depuis la fondation du monde.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [457]-463) and index.

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Sacrifice.
Imitation.
Violence--Religious aspects.
Christianity--Essence, genius, nature.
Religion and culture.

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