And after us, the flood: stories of the end of humanity

If one day you come across news on one of the famous websites titled "The End of the World Next Month," or if you watch the American film 2012 directed by Roland Emmerich, then you will definitely enjoy the book "And After Us, the Flood: The End of Humanity" by the Dutch author Minique Schipper, translated by the Alexandrian writer Abdel Rahim Youssef, published by Safsafa Publishing House. The end is coming, no doubt, as the three major religions tell us, and in Islamic religion specifically, belief in the end and the Day of Judgment is one of the pillars of faith. But what is the end like? In 180 pages, the author presents an enjoyable journey through thirty stories collected from different cultures across various continents, showcasing those stories' theories about the end. A large number of myths from around the world contain stories of human extinction, and many of them include scenarios of endings that have already happened followed by new beginnings, like the story of Prophet Noah mentioned in the major holy books, and others. But what is astonishing is that when you read these stories and consider the doctrinal background, you will find a great similarity between all the endings, and even more so, between all the beginnings, sometimes even more in the judgments of the religions themselves. For example, the Fang people in Gabon believe in a myth that says the god Nzami gave humans laws: "Do not steal from one another... do not take another's wife... do not kill anyone... do not go out at night and eat the flesh of others..." In every story in the book, you will be amazed by the similarities and differences between myths and beliefs. As you journey through the book across different cultures, important questions will arise within you, and the journey will answer them. Although the book is not very large, it contains a tremendous effort of research and comparison. And honestly, this method is the distinctive feature of the author's work, who has previously published with the same publisher a very important book titled "The Visible and the Hidden," from a thin thread to a three-piece suit. The book is also translated by Abdel Rahim Youssef. Finally, your journey will impress you and will offer you insights and answers to important and logical questions about the past and the future.