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The Last Temptation Of Christ (film)
The Last Temptation of Christ may refer to: * ''The Last Temptation of Christ'' (novel), a 1955 novel by Nikos Kazantzakis * ''The Last Temptation of Christ'' (film), a 1988 adaptation of the novel, directed by Martin Scorsese See also * Temptation of Christ, an event depicted in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Temptation Of Christ (novel)
''The Last Temptation of Christ'' or ''The Last Temptation'' (Greek: , ''O Teleftéos Pirasmós'') is a historical novel written by Nikos Kazantzakis, first published in its original Greek in 1955 before being translated into English in 1960. The novel depicts the life of Jesus and his struggles with various forms of temptation, including fear, doubt, depression, reluctance, and lust. Upon its publication, the book was condemned by the Catholic Church and the Greek Orthodox Church; it has since been challenged by numerous Christian groups and conservative organizations. The 1988 film adaptation directed by Martin Scorsese was similarly controversial. Plot The novel opens with Jesus in the desert, wrestling with his divine calling and the knowledge of his imminent death. Throughout the book, Jesus grapples with his human desires and the temptation to lead a normal life, away from the suffering and sacrifice that he knows awaits him. Despite his reservations, Jesus decides to fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Temptation Of Christ (film)
The Last Temptation of Christ may refer to: * ''The Last Temptation of Christ'' (novel), a 1955 novel by Nikos Kazantzakis * ''The Last Temptation of Christ'' (film), a 1988 adaptation of the novel, directed by Martin Scorsese See also * Temptation of Christ, an event depicted in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |