{"title":"Yuri Stoyanov","description":"\u003cp\u003eYuri Stoyanov’s work delves into profound questions of faith and spirituality, offering thoughtful perspectives that challenge conventional beliefs. His writing invites readers to explore the complexities of religion through a lens that is both reflective and deeply engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on themes such as the divine and the nature of spiritual experience, Stoyanov’s books provide a rich journey for those interested in exploring faith beyond traditional boundaries. His nuanced approach makes his collection essential for readers drawn to religious and spiritual inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-other-god-by-yuri-stoyanov-9780300082531","title":"The Other God","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the most intricate historical and religious mysteries of medieval Europe are those posed by the \u003cem\u003eGreat Heresy\u003c\/em\u003e—the sudden rise and spread of medieval dualism, the belief that cosmos and man are constant battlegrounds between the forces of good and evil and their supernatural protagonists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Other God\u003c\/em\u003e offers a comprehensive history of religious dualism, from its early expressions in late Egyptian religion and the revelations of Zoroaster through the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Mithraic Mysteries, and the Great Gnostic teachers to its revival in medieval Europe and the suppression of the Bogomils and Cathars, who were seen as heirs to that ancient rival of Christianity, Manichaeism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExploring crucial stages in the history of Christian dualist heresy, Yuri Stoyanov illuminates a variety of religious and political undercurrents that lie beneath the surface of recorded history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600033693932,"sku":"9780300082531","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e56ab565219b9239625ba0d1b1e04729.jpg?v=1778021388"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/yuri-stoyanov.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}