The Spirit from the Flesh: Collected Works by al-Shawni

&quot;The Spirit from the Flesh&quot; encompasses the full breadth of the works of Da’ud ibn Tamam ibn Ibrahim al‑Shawni, whose oeuvre spans a period of thirty years. This comprehensive collection is organized into three distinct sections, each containing a variety of writings that reflect different traditions and philosophies. The first section, titled The Abrahamic Works, includes books that explore themes related to the Judeo‑Christian‑Islamic tradition. The second section, known as The Dharmic Works, contains books that delve into dharmic philosophies and perspectives. The final section, Other Works, features a novella and two additional books, along with a brief segment consisting of unfinished stories, fragmented ideas, and initial drafts that were abandoned as false starts.<br><br>Many of these writings—some of which have been previously published—have undergone extensive editing and revision by the author for this edition, ensuring that these are the most complete, authoritative, and definitive versions. <br><br>Of particular note is the work The Genius of Evil. Its initial draft was first published overseas in 2004 under the title Iblis Menggugat Tuhan: The Madness of God. The version of The Genius of Evil included in this collection is its definitive, final form.