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Conjectures (De Coniecturis) and The Bowling Game (De Ludo Globi) together represent Nicholas of Cusa at his most creative—blending mystical theology, philosophical speculation, and vivid imagery to explore the relationship between God, creation, and human understanding. Written in the mid-fifteenth century, De Coniecturis is a sweeping meditation on the ways finite minds “conjecture” about the infinite. Cusa uses mathematical analogies, symbolic diagrams, and careful reasoning to illuminate the limits and possibilities of human knowledge in light of divine truth. De Ludo Globi takes the form of two charming dialogues on the game of bowling, in which the rolling of a ball becomes a symbol for the soul’s journey toward God—playful, yet rich with theological depth. This Latin–English edition pairs the modern critical Latin text edited by Josef Koch, Hans Bormann, and Hans G. Senger with Jasper Hopkins' authoritative English translation, offering readers both scholarly precision and readability. Features include: The authoritative Latin text from the critical edition published by Felix Meiner. Elegant English translations by Jasper Hopkins for easy reading alongside the original Careful typesetting for clear line-by-line correspondence Durable binding and quality paper for lasting use Whether for academic study or personal reflection, this volume opens a window into the thought of one of the Renaissance’s most original minds—a thinker whose playful metaphors conceal profound theological insight. Visit luxpatrum.com to find this and other titles at a discounted price.