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Kazantzakis’ Philosophical and Theological Thought

Reach What You Cannot

Palgrave Macmillan

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  • Explores Kazantzakis’ philosophical and theological though in the themes of Nature, Humanity, and Divinity

  • Provides unique analysis of several Kazantzakis novels

  • Engages with the work of other important Kazantzakis scholars

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. A Biographical Sketch

    • Jerry H. Gill
    Pages 1-4
  3. The Patterns of Nature

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 5-6
    2. Zorba the Greek

      • Jerry H. Gill
      Pages 7-13
    3. The Greek Passion

      • Jerry H. Gill
      Pages 15-19
    4. The Fratricides

      • Jerry H. Gill
      Pages 21-26
    5. Saviors of God

      • Jerry H. Gill
      Pages 27-31
  4. Human Dynamics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 33-33
    2. Freedom or Death

      • Jerry H. Gill
      Pages 35-46
    3. The Fratricides

      • Jerry H. Gill
      Pages 47-62
    4. The Greek Passion

      • Jerry H. Gill
      Pages 63-72
    5. Zorba the Greek

      • Jerry H. Gill
      Pages 73-90
  5. The Shape of Divinity

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 91-91
    2. Saint Francis

      • Jerry H. Gill
      Pages 93-104
    3. The Greek Passion

      • Jerry H. Gill
      Pages 105-117
    4. The Last Temptation of Christ

      • Jerry H. Gill
      Pages 119-129
    5. Saviors of God

      • Jerry H. Gill
      Pages 131-141
    6. Conclusion: The Cretan Glance

      • Jerry H. Gill
      Pages 143-146
  6. Back Matter

    Pages 147-150

About this book

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.  


Authors and Affiliations

  • College of Saint Rose, Albany, USA

    Jerry H. Gill

About the author

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.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Kazantzakis’ Philosophical and Theological Thought

  • Book Subtitle: Reach What You Cannot

  • Authors: Jerry H. Gill

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93833-2

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Religion and Philosophy, Philosophy and Religion (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-93832-5Published: 09 July 2018

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-06727-4Published: 20 December 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-93833-2Published: 20 June 2018

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 150

  • Topics: Philosophy of Religion, Comparative Literature, Greek, Christian Theology

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eBook USD 39.99
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Softcover Book USD 54.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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Hardcover Book USD 84.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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