This novel is a creative and daring work of fiction. It is creative in the sense that it explores profound humanistic themes with great sensitivity, where emotion and enjoyment blend together seamlessly. It’s also daring because it explores the origins and development of conflicts between Christian sects in the Eastern regions. Yusuf Zidan possesses both creative and research-oriented talents. In this work, these two talents intersect perfectly. “Samih Kheshba” said, “If we truly read this novel, we will realize the noble nature of its objectives and its moral and spiritual values. These values emphasize the importance of tolerance and acceptance of others, respect for diversity, and rejection of violence. The language of this novel is poetic, reflecting the echoes of mystical prayers, especially when we read Hiba’s prayers to his Lord.”“Yusuf Zidan is the first Muslim novelist who writes about Christian theology in a profound literary manner. He is also the first Muslim who attempts to provide solutions to major Christian issues. Yusuf Zidan ventured into the lives of monasteries, and with the pen of a monk, he described events that actually occurred in the history of the Christian Church, events that had a profound impact on the history of the Christian Church.” – Patriarch John Gregorius