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The article presents the theological dimension of Mikhail Bulgakov’s novel The Master and Margarita. The main theological theme of the novel is the hope of universal salvation. It is present and strongly influential in the culture under the influence of Orthodox thought. Other theological themes of the novel are also connected with the hope of universal salvation. The love of the Master and Margarita is deeply rooted in the universal salvific will of the Maker and it turns out to be stronger than hell. Particular attention should be also paid to the way Bulgakov understands his story, which according to him is not a closed collection of facts, but a process open to transcendence. Man immersed in this meta-story becomes its active co-creator. What has been mentioned leads to the conclusion that Bulgakov’s novel should be regarded to be a work highly rich in theological thought. It could be even boldly stated that without the knowledge of the theological dimension, the novel of the Russian writer could not be fully and properly understood.