Les deux paradis d'Abd-Er-Rhaman by Jules Tellier

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Tellier, Jules, 1863-1889 Tellier, Jules, 1863-1889
French
"Les deux paradis d'Abd-Er-Rhaman" by Jules Tellier is a philosophical novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on the journey of Abd-Er-Rhaman, an old scholar in Algeria, who grapples with his inner conflicts concerning faith as he faces his mortality. The novel explores themes of religious doubt, the search for truth, and the co...
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his life and beliefs while wandering through the streets of Constantine during a cold winter night. His internal struggle intensifies as he revisits the place of his childhood education, confronting the contrasting beliefs of Christianity and Islam that he has encountered over his lifetime. As he lies on his deathbed, he seeks spiritual solace by simultaneously embracing both faiths. After his death, Abd-Er-Rhaman's soul encounters angels representing both religions, who offer him a choice between two paradises. Ultimately, he experiences both forms of afterlife, initially enjoying the pleasures of the Islamic paradise but soon becoming disillusioned by its monotony. The novel concludes with a profound commentary on the nature of happiness, existence, and the human condition, leaving readers to ponder the deeper implications of belief and the satisfaction derived from life and the afterlife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Carol Miller
1 month ago

Make no mistake, the examples add real-world context to abstract ideas. This was both informative and enjoyable.

Noah Taylor
3 weeks ago

After hearing about this multiple times, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. One of the best books I've read this year.

Joshua Rivera
2 months ago

Believe the hype, the arguments are well-supported by credible references. This turned out to be a great decision.

Joseph Campbell
2 weeks ago

Initially overlooked, this book the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. It exceeded all my expectations.

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