In what many view as the most controversial fictional adaptation of Biblical materials written in this century or possibly any other, Kazantzakis transforms the story of Jesus of Nazareth into a penetrating examination of the role of the hero in society.
The tale of Christ's mission to save mankind is adapted into an existential framework: the man of greatness discovering meaning in his life and ultimately sacrificing himself to fulfill both his personal destiny and his role as savior.
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