The Last Temptation of Christ (novel)
1955 historical novel by Nikos Kazantzakis / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Last Temptation of Christ or The Last Temptation (Greek: Ο Τελευταίος Πειρασμός, O Teleftéos Pirasmós) is a historical novel written by Nikos Kazantzakis, first published in its original Greek in 1955 before being translated into English in 1960. The novel depicts the life of Jesus and his struggles with various forms of temptation, including fear, doubt, depression, reluctance, and lust.
Author | Nikos Kazantzakis |
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Original title | O Teleutaios Peirasmos |
Translator | Peter A. Bien (US) |
Country | Greece |
Language | Greek |
Genre | Historical fiction |
Publisher | Simon & Schuster (USA) & Bruno Cassirer (UK) |
Publication date | 1955 |
Media type | Print (Hardback & paperback) |
Pages | 506 (first edition, hardback) |
ISBN | 0-684-85256-X |
OCLC | 38925790 |
Upon its publication, the book was condemned by the Catholic Church and the Greek Orthodox Church; it has since been challenged by numerous Christian groups and conservative organizations. The 1988 film adaptation directed by Martin Scorsese was similarly controversial.