This book explores the philosophical and theological thought of Nikos Kazantzakis. Kazantzakis is a well-known and highly influential Greek writer, having authored such works as Zorba the Greek and The Last Temptation of Christ, among many others. This volume focuses on the over-arching themes of Kazantzakis work, namely the importance of the natural world, the nature of humanity, and the nature of God, by means of an analysis of his major novels and other writings. Along the way attention is given to the views of the important scholars who have interacted with Kazantzakiss works, including Peter Bien, Darren Middleton, and Daniel Dombrowski.
1. Chapter One: A Biographical Sketch
Part One: The Patterns of Nature
2. Chapter Two: Zorba the Greek
3. Chapter Three The Greek Passion
4. Chapter Four: The Fratricides
5. Chapter Five: Saviors of God
Part Two: Human Dynamics
6. Chapter Six: Freedom or Death
7. Chapter Seven The Fratricides
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