The Last Temptation of Christ [First Edition in Greek].

KAZANTZAKIS, Nikos.

The Last Temptation of Christ [First Edition in Greek].

Athena: Thiphros , 1955.

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Rare First Greek Edition of The Last Temptation of Christ; Signed by Nikos Kazantzakis

First edition in Greek of the author's masterpiece, preceding the English translation of this historical novel, basis for the 1988 Academy Award nominated film. Octavo, original wrappers. Boldly signed by Nikos Kazantzakis on the half-title page. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket with some chips and wear. Exceptionally rare and desirable signed and in the original jacket.

Hailed as a masterpiece by critics worldwide, The Last Temptation of Christ is a monumental reinterpretation of the Gospels that brilliantly fleshes out Christ’s Passion. This literary rendering of the life of Jesus Christ has courted controversy since its publication by depicting a Christ far more human than the one seen in the Bible. He is a figure who is gloriously divine but earthy and human, a man like any other—subject to fear, doubt, and pain. “A searing, soaring, shocking novel: (Time).