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Entries for November, 2011

Michael Hardin’s Mimetic Theory Chart

Many of you have been interacting with Michael Hardin on the Facebook page regarding Mimetic Theory among many other things. Michael was kind enough to send us this chart which he made to demonstrate the differences between negative, human mimesis (or imitation) and positive, divine mimesis. This chart demonstrates the two sides of mimesis (human [...]

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Jesus and Mimetic Theory with Michael Hardin Part 2

In this last segment of a two-part episode, Ray talks with Michael Hardin (executive director of PreachingPeace.org and author of The Jesus-Driven Life) about Mimetic Theory and reading the Bible through the lens of Jesus. In this episode Michael continues to explain the Mimetic Theory and tries to help us understand it’s potential significance for [...]

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Jesus and Mimetic Theory with Michael Hardin Part 1

In this first of a two-part episode, Ray talks with Michael Hardin (executive director of PreachingPeace.org and author of The Jesus-Driven Life) about Mimetic Theory and reading the Bible through the lens of Jesus. Rene Girard, developer of the Mimetic Theory, has said that Michael is “a gifted and effective advocate who is able to make [...]

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