The Grand Inquisitor

Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Description:

The Grand Inquisitor by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a parable within the novel The Brothers Karamazov. It is a profound and philosophical narrative in which Ivan Karamazov recounts a story to his brother Alyosha. In the tale, Jesus returns to Earth during the Spanish Inquisition and is arrested by the Grand Inquisitor. The Inquisitor condemns Jesus for giving humanity free will, arguing that people prefer security and order over freedom. The story explores themes of faith, freedom, and human nature, highlighting Dostoyevsky's deep engagement with existential and theological questions.