Book description
Set in the 5th century AD, Azazeel is the exquisitely crafted tale of a Coptic monk's journey from Upper Egypt to Alexandria and then Syria during a time of massive upheaval in the early Church. The monk, Hypa, embarks on a journey both physical and spiritual, encountering, the devil, Azazeel,…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Azazeel as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I like novels that deal with unusual periods (i.e. not more Tudors!). This one is set in the fifth century CE and follows the journey of a Coptic monk through Egypt, Palestine and Syria. Along the way he tries to understand the heated debates about the divinity of Christ that are tearing the church apart, and the violence and brutality that confront him at every turn.
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