Barabbas by Par Lagerkvist
This novel tells the story of Barabbas, the man who was pardoned instead of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. After being released, Barabbas grapples with his newfound freedom and the guilt of being spared at the expense of Jesus. As he witnesses the rise of Christianity and the profound impact Jesus' teachings have on those around him, he struggles with his own beliefs and the meaning of his existence. The narrative explores themes of faith, redemption, and the human condition.
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- Published
- 1950
- Nationality
- Swedish
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 100-200
- Original Language
- Swedish
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- Alternate Titles
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- 34th on The Century's Most Significant Swedish Books (The TV program Röda Rummet (SVT))
- 36th on Introduction to a top 100 list of Swedish books. (BIF (Biblioteket i fokus))
- 2945th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- Världsbiblioteket (The World Library) (Tidningen Boken)