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El Gesto de Caín.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Recalcati, Massimo.
- Series:
- Biblioteca Herder Series
- Language:
- Spanish
- Subjects (All):
- Violence--Psychological aspects.
- Violence.
- Envy--Religious aspects.
- Envy.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (69 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Barcelona : Herder, Editorial S.A., 2025.
- Summary:
- Massimo Recalcati's 'El gesto de Caín' explores the biblical narrative of Cain and Abel, delving into themes of human violence, envy, and the existential struggle with alterity and law. The book examines the origins of hatred and the human desire to overcome intrinsic limitations, presenting the fratricidal act as a manifestation of humanity's darker impulses. Drawing on psychoanalytic theories, particularly those of Lacan and Freud, Recalcati analyzes the conflict between narcissism and dependence on others, emphasizing the symbolic role of the law and language in shaping human identity. The author challenges moralistic interpretations, offering a nuanced perspective on the interplay between love and hatred in human relationships. Intended for readers interested in philosophy, psychoanalysis, theology, and biblical studies, the work seeks to deepen understanding of the human condition through the lens of ancient narratives. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Portada
- Título
- Créditos
- ÍNDICE
- INTRODUCCIÓN
- El gesto de Caín
- EN EL ORIGEN ESTUVO CAÍN
- LA CREACIÓN
- LA TRANSGRESIÓN DE LA LEY
- LA PROMESA DE LA SERPIENTE ENVIDIOSA. CONVERTIRSE EN DIOS
- EL DESCUBRIMIENTO DE LA DESNUDEZ
- LA LEY DE DIOS
- LA SEGUNDA TRANSGRESIÓN. VIOLENCIA Y ENVIDIA
- EL INTRUSO. CAÍN Y NARCISO
- LA ELECCIÓN DE DIOS
- LA FASCINACIÓN DEL ODIO
- HERMANDAD, LUTO Y RESPONSABILIDAD
- LA HERENCIA DE CAÍN
- BIBLIOGRAFÍA Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9788425451690
- 8425451698
- OCLC:
- 1501714580
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