Now a major motion picture, The Last Temptation of Christ is a monumental fictional reinterpretation of the Gospels by one of the giants of modern literature.
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By J. Remington
Format:Paperback
I will certainly agree with many of the other reviewers who find this excellent novel ponderous and hard going in many, many places. I also believe too that with all translations there is much lost in terms of rhythym, imagery and cultural frame of reference.
That said, The Last Temptation of Christ demands not only attention, but re-reading as well- always the mark of a good book.
Kazantzakis never intended his novel to be taken as gospel. He simply is attempting to bring into focus the humanity at the center of the mystery of Christ. Christ, in my mind is the living God and Kazantzakis, through a work of fiction, brings Him as a character closer to my own experience. Again, no one is to take this novel as Truth in a religious sense- although Kazantzakis is not blasphemus as many of this novel's attackers insist- it simply is an exploration of the sin and heartache that all human's encounter.
By making Christ more human for the sake of narrative, Kazantzakis brings the price of our salvation even closer to reality. The pain of sin and blood of cleansing is even more critical and necessary to every one of us. Satan's tempting of Christ in this novel is so vividly powerful that we do indeed see our selves manifested. The book has demanded I (and all readers) re-examine and closely evaluate our faith. This does not mean we reject it- no- it actually makes our faith stronger.
Kazantzakis had the courage to step out of Plato's cave with this novel. I strongly urge all readers to tackle the difficult prose and wrestle with this novel. It is a meaningful journey one can (and needs to!) take repeatedly.
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By stacy harvey
Format:Paperback
At sixteen I thought this book was a mind-opener and now at thirty i've come full circle to the same impression. I chose to live the normal life of a good man just as Jesus dreams of doing in this story and even I wonder, could I have been greater? Could I have contributed more if i'd suffered for others and sacrificed or did I take a cowards route? That's the central philosophy and universal appeal of this work. It's the argument that humanizes the biblical Jesus and elevates His sacrifices. Nikos Kazantzakis shouldn't have been excommunicated from the church as this book is in reality a love letter to his faith.
By T. Ducken
Format:Paperback
After I saw the Movie I had to read the book, The book helped me understand the movie alot better. The book has regained my interest in Jesus Christ, Kazantzakis' portrayal of Jesus helps the reader to better identify with Christ's sufferings and Temptations. I recommend this book to any person who has an open mind.
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little by little, the shade thickens and solidifies
and little by little, you no longer hear the words, just lulling music, monotonous and sad - and then gently, you fall asleep- like disciples listening to jesus. Read more
Published on July 10 2002 by supastar
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The Last Temptation of Christ
"The Last Temptation of Christ" is not so much a complex story but a different version of the Christ story. Read more
Published on April 11 2002
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'A Very Flawed Masterpiece'
The Last Temptation, Nikos Kazantzakis, Faber and Faber, London, 519pp.
In this beautifully written novel, Jesus of Nazareth is first presented as a young carpenter who makes... Read more
Published on Mar 5 2002 by K D Farrow
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Elegant, soulful writing.
Exquisite, tender writing. I tend to favor works that have female protaganists, but no matter the subject the writing is so gorgeous... Read more
Published on Feb 8 2002
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A TRUE WORK OF ART!
A book that is so beautifully written, Nikos Kazantzakis Gives a more rational & realistic view on The SUPER HUMAN BEING JESUS CHRIST
Published on Jan 2 2002
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A Thing of Beauty
As a person who studies the New Testament very often and in great depth I can wholeheartedly say to all those who are seeking for the historical Jesus that this is definitely not... Read more
Published on Dec 31 2001 by Travis Benson
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Refreshing approach
I selected this book as my interest in new approaches to religion and the psychological need for people to worship has been piqued since the attacks of September 11th. Read more
Published on Nov 13 2001 by "chispy"
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fantasmagorical
This was probabley one of the best translations i've ever read. i don't understand some of the comments about it being slow, or lacking rythym in the language, i found it... Read more
Published on Aug 19 2001 by Gerald E. Deon
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Great Books are not often Easy Reads
The Last Temption of Christ may be the greatest theological exploration of the 20th century. The topics it deals with are deep and complex, so to expect that this book is going to... Read more
Published on Aug 14 2001 by J. A Magill
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Kevin Williams
The book is remarkable and shows the story of Christ as a story of a human and a parable of the life of the average man. Read more
Published on Jun 20 2001 by zoopraxis
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