Publisher's Synopsis
The Grand Inquisitor is a philosophical novel written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. The book is a part of his larger work, The Brothers Karamazov, and is considered a masterpiece of Russian literature. The story is set in 16th century Seville, Spain, during the time of the Inquisition. The Grand Inquisitor is a powerful and influential figure in the Catholic Church, who has the authority to arrest and punish those who do not conform to the Church's teachings.The novel explores the themes of religious faith, free will, and the nature of human suffering. The Grand Inquisitor is a complex character who is torn between his loyalty to the Church and his own personal beliefs. He is confronted by Jesus Christ, who has returned to Earth and is preaching a message of love and forgiveness. The Grand Inquisitor is outraged by Jesus' message and has him arrested and imprisoned.The novel is a powerful critique of organized religion, and it challenges the reader to think deeply about the nature of faith and the role of the Church in society. The Grand Inquisitor is a thought-provoking and deeply philosophical work that continues to resonate with readers today.""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.
