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Originally published as Verità o Fede Debole, copyright © 2006 Pier Vittorio e Associati, Transeuropa, Massa
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Vattimo, Gianni, 1936–
[Verita o fede debole. English]
Christianity, truth, and weakening faith: a dialogue / Gianni Vattimo and René Girard; edited by Pierpaolo Antonello; translated by William
McCuaig.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 978-0-231-14828-3 (cloth : alk. paper)—ISBN 978-0-231-52041-6
(e-book)
1. Christianity—Philosophy. 2. Christianity and culture.
3. Relativity. I. Girard, René. II. Antonello, Pierpaolo. III. Title.
BR100.V3513 2010
261.2 ’1—dc22 2009025569
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