Christ Recrucified by Nikos Kazantzakis
The novel is set in a small Greek village under Turkish occupation, where villagers are chosen to portray key figures in the Passion of Christ during their annual Easter Passion play. As the story unfolds, the actors begin to embody their biblical roles in real life, leading to a profound transformation in their understanding of justice, power, and sacrifice. The protagonist, chosen to play Christ, becomes a revolutionary figure, challenging both the oppressive Turkish rulers and the corrupt Greek elders. The narrative explores themes of faith, betrayal, and redemption, culminating in a powerful reenactment of Christ's crucifixion, which blurs the lines between life and theater, sacred and secular.
The 1813th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1948
- Nationality
- Greek
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- Greek
- Avg User Rating
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(4.5)
- Alternate Titles
- - The Greek Passion
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- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- The 100 Best Books of Two Centuries of Modern Greek Literature (1813 – 2013) (BookPress.gr and the bookstore Politeia)