He is the Kwisatz Haderach who will lead the people to “true freedom” and the Promised Land. Paul Atreides is the Messiah of Dune, the desert planet of Arrakis. One of the books of Hebert’s series is even titled Dune: Messiah. The Dune series of books by Frank Herbert is rich in Christian symbolism, especially Messianic symbolism. Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles on the Christian symbolism found in the book “Dune” by author Frank Herbert, in preparation for the upcoming film “Dune” directed by Denis Villeneuve.
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