{"title":"Maurizio Bettini","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaurizio Bettini’s works delve deeply into the ancient world’s diverse religious landscapes, exploring themes of mythology, ritual, and spirituality. His writing invites readers to reconsider the complexity of polytheistic traditions and their enduring influence on cultural and religious thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those fascinated by the intersections of history, religion, and anthropology, Bettini’s books offer rich insights into how ancient beliefs continue to shape modern spiritual understanding and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-praise-of-polytheism-by-maurizio-bettini-9780520342248","title":"In Praise of Polytheism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat ancient polytheistic religions can teach us about building inclusive and equitable futures.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this book is a simple comparison: monotheistic religions are exclusive, whereas ancient polytheistic religions are inclusive. In this thought-provoking book, Maurizio Bettini, one of today’s foremost classicists, uses the expansiveness of ancient polytheism to shine a bright light on a darker corner of our modern times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be easy to see ancient religions as inferior, less free, and remote from shared visions of a more inclusive world. But, as Bettini deftly shows, many ancient practices tended to produce results aligned with contemporary progressive values, like pluralism and diversity. \u003ci\u003eIn Praise of Polytheism\u003c\/i\u003e does not chastise the modern world or blame monotheism for all our woes but rather shows in clear, sharp prose how much we can learn from ancient religions, underscoring the limitations of how we view the world and ourselves today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424366543084,"sku":"9780520342248","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780520342248.jpg?v=1774768594"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/maurizio-bettini.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}