Paulo obliviously seen sound wisdom , power and inspiration from the Bible, he uses 8 different references from the Bible throughout the book; I perceive this is what inspired him to write the alchemist, but rather creating his own philosophy of how one views life, in purpose. Imposing great ideologies for those who don’t want to identify with religion- but rather the creation of things.
: it teaches one to continue to pursue their purpose, and not to compromise the passions of your purpose for other things that maybe of value- or even for comfort. Learning is constant throughout life.