The Smartest Man in History - by Augusto Cury

Considered the most read Brazilian author of the decade, Augusto Cury has already sold 30 million books. The Smartest Man in History is the result of 15 years of studies and research. Considered by Augusto Cury to be the most important work of his career, this is the first volume of a collection that will shake our convictions and transform our vision of the character we thought we knew so well. Psychologist and researcher, Dr. Marco Polo developed an unprecedented theory about the functioning of the mind and the management of emotion. After suffering a terrible personal loss, he goes to Jerusalem to participate in a series of conferences at the UN and is faced with a surprising question: did Jesus know how to manage his own mind? A convinced atheist, Marco Polo responds that science and religion do not mix. However, instigated by the theme, he decides to analyze Christ's intelligence in the light of human sciences. He expected to find a simple-minded man with few emotional resources.

But when delving into the disturbing biography of Jesus present in the Book of Luke, his beliefs are little by little called into question. To undertake this incredible journey, Marco Polo will have a round table made up of two brilliant theologians, a renowned neurosurgeon and his assistant, psychiatrist Sofia. Together, they will decipher the hidden meanings in one of the most famous texts in the New Testament. The debates are broadcast via the Internet and captivate viewers around the world - but not everyone is prepared to see Jesus in such a revolutionary light. Now intellectuals will have to deal with their own emotional ghosts and face dangers they never imagined facing.