Desire in Rene Girard and Jesus

Discover the profound insights of William Lloyd Newell in Desire in René Girard and Jesus, published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc in 2012. This thought-provoking hardback spans 254 pages and delves into René Girard’s exploration of the origins of culture and the complexities of human desire. Newell presents a comprehensive analysis of Girard's hypothesis of mimesis, revealing the inherent lack of originality in human desire while offering a scientific approach to understanding religion in the context of social sciences, which has been largely overlooked for the past two centuries. This book is essential for anyone interested in the intersections of psychology, Christianity, and cultural studies, providing a fresh perspective on the dynamics of desire and faith.