"The Last Temptation of Christ" is a novel by Nikos Kazantzakis that imagines the life of Jesus Christ and his struggle with temptation. The novel presents Jesus as a man torn between his divine mission and his human desires, including romantic love and a desire for a normal life. The story includes controversial depictions of Jesus as a flawed and vulnerable human being, and portrays his crucifixion as the ultimate act of self-sacrifice. The novel explores themes of faith, doubt, and the nature of redemption, challenging traditional interpretations of the Gospel story. It has been both celebrated as a work of literary genius and criticized for its controversial portrayal of Jesus.
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