The Grand Inquisitor - Hardcover

by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (Author)

The Grand Inquisitor is a philosophical novel written by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky. It is a part of his larger work, The Brothers Karamazov, and is considered one of his most famous and influential pieces of writing. The story takes place in Seville, Spain during the 16th century, where the Grand Inquisitor, a powerful religious figure, has imprisoned Jesus Christ. The Inquisitor accuses Jesus of being a threat to the established order and of offering people too much freedom. He argues that people are too weak to handle the freedom that Jesus offers, and that they need the guidance and structure that the Church provides. The Inquisitor's argument is challenged by Jesus, who argues that true freedom comes from within and that people should be allowed to make their own choices, even if they make mistakes. The novel explores themes of religion, freedom, and power, and raises questions about the role of organized religion in society. The Grand Inquisitor has been praised for its depth of thought and its exploration of complex philosophical ideas. It has been studied by scholars and philosophers for its insights into the nature of human existence and the relationship between religion and society.""He comes silently and unannounced; yet all--how strange--yea, all recognize Him, at once! The population rushes towards Him as if propelled by some irresistible force; it surrounds, throngs, and presses around, it follows Him.... Silently, and with a smile of boundless compassion upon His lips, He crosses the dense crowd, and moves softly on. The Sun of Love burns in His heart, and warm rays of Light, Wisdom and Power beam forth from His eyes, and pour down their waves upon the swarming multitudes of the rabble assembled around, making their hearts vibrate with returning love.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.