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**banditorfv** · 10-08-2009, 12:56 AM

It is a good enjoyable novel but I think it doesn't add up much to the Jesus crucifixion theme, much like Pappini's The History of Christ.
I found The Last Tempation of Christ by Kazantzakis and The Gospel According to Jesus Christ, much better books in terms of analysis of facts, narrative development and richness of language.

I agree. I loved Barrabbas when I read it in high school. It was just ok when I reread it a couple of years ago. The Last Temptation made for much more interesting discussions and debates. One might disagree with Kazantzakis' 'take' on the life of Christ, but he certainly made his points well.

10-08-2009, 12:56 AM	#3
banditorfv Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 540 Senior Member	It is a good enjoyable novel but I think it doesn't add up much to the Jesus crucifixion theme, much like Pappini's The History of Christ. I found The Last Tempation of Christ by Kazantzakis and The Gospel According to Jesus Christ, much better books in terms of analysis of facts, narrative development and richness of language. I agree. I loved Barrabbas when I read it in high school. It was just ok when I reread it a couple of years ago. The Last Temptation made for much more interesting discussions and debates. One might disagree with Kazantzakis' 'take' on the life of Christ, but he certainly made his points well.
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