Revelation, the Religions, and Violence

What is the relationship between religion and violence? What sense does it make to proclaim that God has been revealed in a world of many religions and incessant violence? Revelation, the Religions, and Violence provides a timely and unique exploration of these questions. exploding myths and shedding new light on the meaning of revelation.

Leo Lefebure extends the path-breaking insights of Rene Girard into a multi-religious context. He examines the basic human dynamics that produce violence, and shows how the diverse experiences of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, as well as Chinese and Indian religions, address this universal problem.