{"title":"Rodrigo Alvarez","description":"\u003cp\u003eRodrigo Alvarez, romancista e escritor de não ficção com mais de 1 milhão de exemplares vendidos, é autor dos livros \u003cem\u003eAparecida\u003c\/em\u003e e \u003cem\u003eMaria\u003c\/em\u003e, publicados pela Editora Record, \u003cem\u003eJesus, o homem mais amado da história\u003c\/em\u003e e de outros dez livros. Foi correspondente internacional e jornalista da TV Globo por mais de vinte anos e, durante esse tempo, viveu em diversos lugares, entre eles, Jerusalém. Apresentou o programa \u003cem\u003eMelhor da Noite\u003c\/em\u003e na Band. Atualmente conduz o projeto documental Jornada Infinita, no Youtube.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aparecida","title":"Aparecida","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe new edition of the most complete work on the history of Brazil's patron saint has an introductory text by Laurentino Gomes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The result of meticulous historical, journalistic and archival research in Brazil and abroad, \u003cem\u003eAparecida\u003c\/em\u003e is a fascinating journey through the mysteries, curiosities and secrets surrounding the trajectory of this truly national symbol, from the discovery of the image in the waters of the Paraíba do Sul River in 1717 to its blessing by Pope Francis in 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eA popular phenomenon, the target of devotion and constant pilgrimages, the image of Our Lady of Aparecida was also used politically and was the victim of an attack that destroyed it in 1978, the consequences of which have twists and turns worthy of a movie script. Drawing on historical images and documents, accounts from pilgrims, and interviews with experts, Rodrigo Alvarez, with vast experience and journalistic skill, reconstructs the most important episodes in the narrative of the image of the saint who captured the heart of Brazil and helped forge a national identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\"It is probably this blend of faith, passion, and identification that allows us to understand Aparecida as the first truly national symbol, the oldest figure in our history who represented the unity of Brazil. Although it took time for her to cease being a local, and then regional, phenomenon to become the saint of all Brazilians, even those who, for religious reasons, do not feel close to the saint know that, when they see that triangular image, with its blue velvet cloak and gold embroidery, with its small dark face almost hidden beneath the disproportionately large and rich crown, they are seeing a piece of Brazil.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\"I couldn't help but enthusiastically recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about Brazil's patron saint. Aparecida is a work that allows us to understand the importance of this figure in our culture, inviting us to reflect on the faith and devotion she awakens in our hearts.\" — Ana Maria Braga\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"[Aparecida is a] fascinating reportage on the most important episode in Brazilian religious history, masterfully told by Rodrigo Alvarez, one of the most well-known and experienced Brazilian journalists today. A fundamental work for believers and non-believers alike.\" — Laurentino Gomes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Totvsrj-record-dc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47159200481532,"sku":"9786555878530","price":59.9,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/9197\/5420\/files\/02423c615c2af3acb437069e633fe798.jpg?v=1778874082"},{"product_id":"maria","title":"Maria","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith an introductory text by Father Bessa, \u003cem\u003eMaria\u003c\/em\u003e is the new edition of the definitive biography of one of the most important women in history, by the author with over 1 million copies sold, Rodrigo Alvarez.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e There's a story before and after Mary. Drawing on extensive journalistic research and putting 2,000 years of narratives into perspective, Rodrigo Alvarez weaves together the diverse facets of the woman—virgin, mother, saint—who gave birth to the man who would change the course of humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eDespite her fundamental role in religion, little is revealed about Mary in the gospels and biblical accounts; however, without her, it is impossible to tell the story of early Christianity. Drawing on apocryphal texts and historical records from the past millennia, Alvarez reconstructs Mary's childhood and her marriage to Joseph, the visit of the angel Gabriel and the controversial pregnancy, the flight into Egypt and the creation of Jesus, his death and sanctification, the miracles at Guadalupe and the apparition at Fátima, the clashes and attacks inflicted on her figure, and even the dark clay image that made her patron saint of Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In episodes such as the nun who indicated the supposed place of her death and the empress who made her known as the Mother of God, the author weaves together the details of Mary's relevance beyond religion, as a historical figure of great importance and about whom so little is still known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eWith rigorous research based on extensive sources and recent archaeological discoveries, and with the journalistic rigor characteristic of Rodrigo Alvarez's work, Maria is a definitive biography of one of the most important women in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"It was after Mary's death that miracles began to be attributed to her willingness to hear prayers and direct them to God. And this book you just bought, or received as a gift, or perhaps borrowed from a friend or relative—in short, this book you are reading—still holds two millennia of curious, shocking, controversial, infuriating, bloody, and certainly miraculous stories.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"Rodrigo Alvarez's work always brings information that is the result not only of his talent as a writer, but also of his journalistic curiosity. The information is valuable and enriching. The reader will be surprised.\" – Ana Maria Braga\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\"Reading this book, I realized that Rodrigo transformed these pages into 'rooftops' where seeds of the Kingdom are sown through the life of the Virgin Mary.\" – Father Bessa\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Totvsrj-record-dc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47159343415548,"sku":"9788501920119","price":59.9,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/9197\/5420\/files\/b3868abf9e81fe4520403abb37122288.jpg?v=1778314845"},{"product_id":"madalena","title":"Magdalene","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWith an introductory text by journalist Astrid Fontenelle, \u003cem\u003eMadalena\u003c\/em\u003e is the new edition of the biographical narrative about one of the most important women in history, by the author with more than 1 million copies sold, Rodrigo Alvarez.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Mary Magdalene is one of the most enigmatic figures in the New Testament. Over the centuries, she has been labeled variously: \"Jesus' wife,\" \"repentant prostitute,\" \"she who was freed from seven demons.\" What would this woman's words be worth over 2,000 years ago, even though she walked alongside Jesus, was with him on Calvary, and was one of the first voices to announce the Resurrection?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eNow, in this first-person narrative based on facts and historical documents, Magdalene tells her own version of events and stands as a symbol of faith and resistance, inviting us to follow her journey, to learn about the fundamental role she played alongside Jesus, and to understand how her voice, full of wisdom and leadership, was silenced over the centuries by machismo and misogyny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Magdalene's words reveal a woman who was not only a follower of Jesus but also a fervent defender of the values her master preached. From her transformative encounter with him to her witness to the Resurrection, Magdalene is a central figure in the history of Christianity, even though her legacy has been minimized and distorted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eRodrigo Alvarez reimagines the struggles the apostle faced in a patriarchal world that silenced her and dispels the myths surrounding her figure, inviting the reader to reconsider the traditional narrative and recognize the relevance of Magdalene's voice. The voice not of the apostles' apostle, but of Jesus' apostle. Magdalene is not just a figure from the past; she is a symbol of the struggle for recognition and equality, a woman who deserves to be heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e “Rodrigo Alvarez’s \u003cem\u003eMagdalene\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a historical novel; it is a powerful reimagining of the life of a woman whose closeness to Jesus was both a blessing and a burden. 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Mais do que uma personagem bíblica, Madalena  é resistência e símbolo da luta pelo reconhecimento e pela igualdade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Editora Record","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49136277520636,"sku":"9788501926814","price":119.9,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/9197\/5420\/files\/465045ccaf8e160d3ac2716e0ed23806.jpg?v=1784171197"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.record.com.br\/en\/collections\/rodrigo-alvarez.oembed","provider":"Editora Record","version":"1.0","type":"link"}