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The Grand Inquisitor
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The Grand Inquisitor

Written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

The Grand Inquisitor is a parable told by Ivan Karamazov in Fyodor Dostoyevsky's novel The Brothers Karamazov, exploring themes of morality, free will, and the nature of God.

The story revolves around a second coming of Christ, who is arrested by the Grand Inquisitor, leading to a profound and complex exploration of faith and power. It raises fundamental questions about the human condition and the role of the Church.

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1880
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