The Last Temptation of Christ
By Nikos Kazantzakis
Rating 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre : Bibilical, Jesus Christ, Historical Fiction, Fantastic
Stunning and Spectacular! Stupendous! Marvelous!! No words to describe the ecstasy I feel reading this beautiful and miraculous story from the life of Jesus Christ. Grasped the essence of the greatest biblical tale ever!
Nikos has accomplished something exceptional. He has espoused the role of Jesus Christ and got under his skin, into his soul and bared it for the reader to see/experience a visceral battle within him as he fights to find a way back to Godhead. He showcased how both vulnerable and strong the savior is at the same time !!
I have always wanted to read a book on Jesus' life - which is not Bible. This one it is! It is ultimate! Jesus has had many temptations all through his life and he has suppressed or overcome them .. until the last snare the devil lays to bait him while on the cross .. a life filled with simple joys and contended married life with no thoughts/yearnings of bringing heaven onto earth. Without God's aid, it's difficult and impossible even for his own son to overcome the temptations of flesh on this earth..what to speak of the rest of the world?!
One of my favorite books ever!!!