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Il libro di Sidrach: testo inedito del secolo XIV : pubblicato da Adolfo Bartoli

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Sidrac, active 13th century
Contributor:
Bartoli, Adolfo, 1833-1894
Language:
Italian
Physical Description:
1 online resource : multiple file formats
Place of Publication:
Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
Summary:
"Il libro di Sidrach: testo inedito del secolo XIV" by Sidrac is a historical philosophical work written in the 14th century. This text explores themes of wisdom, theology, and magic through the narrative of its main character, Sidrach, who serves as a sage and advisor to kings. The work combines a variety of medieval concerns, reflecting the scholarly and superstitious nature of that period. The opening of the book introduces Sidrach, a philosopher and prophet, recounting his knowledge and experiences during the reign of a character named Botozzo, a king seeking wisdom to overcome challenges. The story portrays Sidrach's divine inspiration and remarkable abilities, as he engages in debates about faith, divinity, and the nature of knowledge, all while addressing the concerns of Botozzo regarding the construction of a city. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at mystical themes intertwined with the quest for knowledge and the conflict between pagan beliefs and the worship of a singular deity, setting the stage for the exploration of wisdom, magic, and faith in the medieval context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Credits:
Produced by Enrico Segre and the Online Distributed Proofreading Teams at PGDP (http://www.pgdp.net) and at DP-Italia (http://dp-test.dm.unipi.it)
Notes:
Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Release date is 2013-12-31

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