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 Kazantzakis's works, including Peter Bien, Darren Middleton, and Daniel Dombrowski.

Jerry H. Gill is Professor Emeritus from The College of St. Rose, USA, and author of over 30 books in the fields of philosophy and religion.

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

8.     Chapter Eight: The Greek Passion

  Part Three: The Shape of Divinity

10.                        Chapter Ten: Saint Francis

11.                        Chapter Eleven: The Greek Passion     

12.                        Chapter Twelve: The Last Temptation of Christ

13.                        Chapter Thirteen: Saviors of God

14.                         Chapter Fourteen: Conclusion: The Cretan Glance