Youssef Ziedan is an Egyptian scholar and thinker specializing in Arabic manuscripts and their related sciences. His work delves into Islamic thought, Sufism, and the history of Arab medicine, often enriching his academic research with fictional narratives. He offers a distinctive literary contribution through his novels, which explore profound historical and philosophical themes. Ziedan's expertise and literary flair allow him to craft works that are engaging for both academic circles and a broad readership.
'Azazeel takes 5th century quarrels in the Coptic Church as the ground for an ambitious investigation into good and evil, faith and doubt.' - Boyd Tonkin, IndependentIn this haunting and controversial novel, Youssef Ziedan confronts issues as vital today as they were nearly two millennia ago.