Kristus inkvisitorin edessä

Name: Kristus inkvisitorin edessä
Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky

By Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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A dramatic parable is recounted by one brother to another in which Christ returns secretly during a period of harsh ecclesiastical repression. He heals and is adored by the people, but a powerful inquisitor confronts him, accusing him of burdening humanity with freedom and arguing that the institutional church altered his teaching to provide order, miracle, and authority. The inquisitor explains why people prefer security to liberty and why the church must govern in their stead; Christ listens silently, responds only with a compassionate gesture, and is released to leave. The episode probes tensions between faith, institutional power, free will, and human need for consolation.

About the Author

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Fyodor Dostoyevsky was a Russian novelist and philosopher, renowned for his exploration of the human psyche and moral dilemmas. His works delve into themes of existentialism, faith, and the struggle between good and evil. Among his most notable novels is "Crime and Punishment," which examines the mind of a troubled student who commits murder. Other significant works include "The Brothers Karamazov," a profound inquiry into faith and doubt, and "Notes from the Underground," a pioneering work of existential literature. Dostoyevsky's literary contributions have left a lasting impact on literature and philosophy, influencing countless writers and thinkers.