Christ Recrucified

Interesting Facts

• The book tells the story of a small Greek village where the residents decide to reenact the Passion of Christ, leading to dramatic events.
• The main character, Manolios, is chosen to play Christ and gradually begins to identify with him, causing conflict with local authorities and the church.
• The novel raises important questions about faith, justice, and human nature, showing how religious rituals can impact people's lives.
• The book was banned in Greece in 1954 due to its critical view of the church and religion.
• The work is based on real events that took place in the Greek village of Lycovrissi in the early 20th century.