The Gospel According to Jesus Christ

Name: The Gospel According to Jesus Christ
Author: José Saramago

The Gospel According to Jesus Christ by José Saramago reimagines the life of Jesus, delving into the complexities of divinity and humanity while exploring the perspectives of those around him, ultimately reflecting on themes of faith, suffering, and resistance against oppression. This thought-provoking narrative invites readers to reconsider the traditional biblical story through a lens of empathy and social justice.

By José Saramago · First published 1991 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Religious Fiction · 23 chapters · 152,942 words

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FOR PILAR.

FORASMUCH AS MANY HAVE TAKEN IN HAND TO SET FORTH IN ORDER a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, that thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed. Luke 1.1–4

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Work type: Novel
Author: José Saramago
Date: 1991 CE
Language: English
Genres: Literary Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Religious Fiction, Historical Fiction, Satire
Length: 152,942 words
Structure: 23 chapters, 911 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Literary Fiction — The book explores complex themes and character development, characteristic of literary fiction.
Philosophical Fiction — It delves into existential questions and moral dilemmas, reflecting philosophical inquiries.
Religious Fiction — The narrative reinterprets biblical stories and figures, engaging with religious themes.
Historical Fiction — The setting and context are rooted in historical events and figures from biblical times.