{"title":"Adriano Prosperi","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Adriano Prosperi collection, a special selection at our bookstore dedicated to the works of a renowned author with a deep exploration into the realms of religion and spirituality. Adriano Prosperi is an eminent historian and writer, celebrated for his profound insights into the complex interplay between religion, society, and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this curated collection, you will find thought-provoking titles like \u003cem\u003ePuzzles\u003c\/em\u003e, which invite readers to delve into the intricate tapestry of religious and spiritual dynamics that have shaped societies throughout history. Prosperi’s works are characterised by meticulous research and an engaging narrative style that make complex historical themes accessible and compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a scholar, a history enthusiast, or someone with a keen interest in the spiritual influence on human heritage, Adriano Prosperi’s books offer a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration. Explore his writings to gain a deeper understanding of how religion and spirituality have influenced our world, both past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"puzzles-by-adriano-prosperi-9781803095431","title":"Puzzles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA seminar, a sixteenth-century heretical text, and the art of slow reading—this is historical research as you've never seen it before.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePatience Games: A Seminar on the 'Benefit of Christ'\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers into the unpredictable world of scholarly discovery, where interpretation is not a straight path but a labyrinth of dialogue revision. At the heart of this book is a seminar held forty years ago at the University of Bologna, where students wrestled with \u003cem\u003eThe Beneficio di Cristo\u003c\/em\u003e, the incendiary sixteenth-century text that questioned Church authority and championed salvation through grace alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a neatly packaged historical study, however—it is an unfiltered look at the errors and insights that emerge in the collective process of reading and debating a text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough shifting hypotheses and the sheer unpredictability of research, \u003cem\u003ePatience Games\u003c\/em\u003e dismantles the illusion of scholarship as a sterile pursuit, revealing instead a messy, deeply human endeavour. Blending sharp analysis with wit and self-irony, the book makes a compelling case for the continued importance of slow reading—even in an age where knowledge is just a click away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031811768556,"sku":"9781803095431","price":72.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b37b4d2baaedfc1f64454e494ce7b6ab.jpg?v=1764154195"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/adriano-prosperi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}