Iblis

About this book

What if humanity's encounter with darkness was also what awakened its awareness of light? Abbas Mahmoud Al-Aqqad traces the idea of evil through the hidden history of human consciousness, moving from early spiritual beliefs and the civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, and Greece to its development within the major religious traditions. Rather than treating Iblis as a static theological symbol, Al-Aqqad examines how concepts of temptation, pride, rebellion, and challenge helped shape ideas of free will and moral responsibility. This is a demanding philosophical inquiry for readers drawn to the deep origins of humanity's enduring struggle between ascent and decline.