The Last Temptation of Christ

This international classic offers a fresh, controversial take on the life and death of Jesus Christ. Hailed as a masterpiece for its humanizing portrayal of Christ, this book shows a figure who is divine yet earthy - relatable, human, and subject to fear, doubt, and pain. It follows Christ as he struggles to fulfill God's will and resists the greatest temptation of all - to run from the cross. With elegant prose, Nikos Kazantzakis presents a compelling journey of triumph and redemption that has captivated readers worldwide.