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The Gospel According to Jesus Christ by José Saramago and José Saramago (1994, Trade Paperback)

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A brilliant skeptic, José Saramago envisions the life of Jesus Christ and the story of his Passion as things of this earth: A child crying, the caress of a woman half asleep, the bleat of a goat, a prayer uttered in the grayish morning light.

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A wry, fictional account of the life of Christ by Nobel laureate Jos Saramago A brilliant skeptic, Jos Saramago envisions the life of Jesus Christ and the story of his Passion as things of this earth: A child crying, the caress of a woman half asleep, the bleat of a goat, a prayer uttered in the grayish morning light. His idea of the Holy Family reflects the real complexities of any family, and--as only Saramago can--he imagines them with tinges of vision, dream, and omen. The result is a deft psychological portrait that moves between poetry and irony, spirituality and irreverence of a savior who is at once the Son of God and a young man. In this provocative, tender novel, the subject of wide critical discussion and wonder, Saramago questions the meaning of God, the foundations of the Church, and human existence itself.

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Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0156001411
ISBN-13
9780156001410
eBay Product ID (ePID)
38717

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Book Title
Gospel According to Jesus Christ
Author
José Saramago
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Literary, Romance / Historical / Ancient World, Christian / General, Biographical
Publication Year
1994
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
400 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
5.3in
Item Weight
13.3 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Pq9281.A66e913 1994b
Reviews
"Illuminated by ferocious wit, gentle passion and poetry."-- Los Angeles Times Book Review "Enough to assure [Saramago] a place in the universal library and in human memory."-- The Nation "Fiction that engages the mind as well as the spirit."-- Kirkus "Mixes magic, myth, and reality into a potent brew."-- Booklist, "Illuminated by ferocious wit, gentle passion and poetry."--Los Angeles Times Book Review ?"Enough to assure [Saramago] a place in the universal library and in human memory."--The Nation "Fiction that engages the mind as well as the spirit."--Kirkus "Mixes magic, myth, and reality into a potent brew."--Booklist --, "Illuminated by ferocious wit, gentle passion and poetry."-- Los Angeles Times Book Review ?"Enough to assure [Saramago] a place in the universal library and in human memory."-- The Nation "Fiction that engages the mind as well as the spirit."-- Kirkus "Mixes magic, myth, and reality into a potent brew."-- Booklist
Copyright Date
1994
Lccn
94-019494
Dewey Decimal
869.3/42
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21

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5 out of 5 stars
by kommercekingJun 07, 2016
Incredible Story Like No Other
The Gospel According to Jesus Christ was my first introduction to José Saramago. It was an incredible story to follow. Saramago truly shines as a Biblical scholar in this book, as he does with many other pieces of literature. Jesus is a very compelling character in this book. Don't even give it a second look. I highly recommend this book as a way to think outside the box and to keep the mind open and sharp. 5 stars!
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by eden971Feb 08, 2008
Best read in years!
First, I need to warn that this novel depicts a new and provocative interpretation of the life and psychological growth of Jesus Christ. Beautifully written, Saramago delivers one of the best accounts of the Gospel that I have ever read. He follows the life of Jesus from his conception to his development as a prophet, revealing deep knowledge of scripture, theology, and Christian biblical history. This is a perfect read for generating discussion, whether it be about religion or literature, or both.
5 out of 5 stars
by otarragoSep 24, 2019
It is a skeptic's journey into the meaning of God and of human existence.
Saramago won the Nobel Prize in 1998 for his unique style of writing that "commonly present subversive perspectives on historic events, emphasizing the theopoetic human factor." (Wikipedia)
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4 out of 5 stars
by ceab7652Sep 30, 2020
Good product
A different way to look at the gospel. The product is excellent.
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5 out of 5 stars
by tjromaOct 28, 2019
Great book
Great book
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