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Violence
Some
The crucifixion and persecution; historical violence of Roman Palestine
Language
Barely any
Literary prose in translation
Sexual Content
Some
Jesus's love for Mary Magdalene is depicted with emotional and some physical dimension; the 'temptation' includes a vision of normal married life
Substance Use
Barely any
None
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The profound theological weight of the humanity vs
What this book is about
Nikos Kazantzakis imagines the full human experience of Jesus of Nazareth—his fears, his doubts, his love for Mary Magdalene, and the final temptation on the cross: the vision of a normal life he could have lived. A serious theological and literary work that caused significant controversy for its humanizing portrayal of Christ.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Religious content depicting Jesus's humanity may be difficult for some Christians
Previously condemned by the Catholic Church
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