{"title":"John Geometres","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Geometres offers a deeply reflective exploration of religious themes, intertwining historical narrative with spiritual insight. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eLife of the Virgin Mary\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers into contemplative journeys through sacred lives and traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrounded in themes of faith and devotion, Geometres' writing serves as a meaningful bridge between past and present spiritual understanding, appealing to those drawn to religious history and thoughtful theological discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"life-of-the-virgin-mary-by-john-geometres-9780674290808","title":"Life of the Virgin Mary","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first complete, modern translation of one of the most important Byzantine works of Marian doctrine and devotion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Geometres (ca. 935–ca. 1000) was one of the most highly esteemed poets and authors in Byzantium; yet his most important text, the \u003cem\u003eLife of the Virgin Mary\u003c\/em\u003e, remains largely unknown today. This literary and rhetorical masterpiece stands as a work of outstanding theological sophistication, animated by deeply felt devotion to the Mother of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeometres's distinctive and idiosyncratic narrative offers a comprehensive biography, from Mary's ancestry to her death and beyond, with special emphasis on her direction of Christ's female disciples, her active participation in the passion and resurrection, and her leadership of the nascent Church. The \u003cem\u003eLife\u003c\/em\u003e has been rightly considered a critical missing piece in a larger puzzle connecting early Marian writings with later works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on a completely new edition of the Byzantine Greek text, this is the first complete translation of \u003cem\u003eLife of the Virgin Mary\u003c\/em\u003e into a modern language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431423066348,"sku":"9780674290808","price":71.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780674290808.jpg?v=1774557761"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-geometres.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}