A classic of spiritual literature for fans of visionary, metaphysical, and mystical novels such asThe Little PrinceandThe Alchemist MikhailNaimy, a contemporary ofKahlilGibran, author ofThe Prophet, has woven legend, mysticism, philosophy and poetry into a powerful allegorical story that has touched the hearts of millions of readers. This timeless allegorical tale presents the teachings of Mirdad,abbottof a monastery that stands where Noah's Ark came to rest after the Flood. In a series of dialogues with his disciples,Mirdadoffers lessons on themes such as love, obedience, borrowing and lending, repentance, old age, and the cycle of life and death. Reissued for a new generation, this prophetic work calls on humankind to prepare for another deluge, greater than Noah's, when Heaven will be revealed on Earth. Includes a new foreword by Andrew Harvey, author of the bestsellingA Journey inLadakhand several other seminal works of spirituality.