Kazantzakis and Islam

Nikos Kazantzakis, author of Zorba the Greek and The Last Temptation of Christ, had a personal knowledge of Islam. His attitude is one of active interest and sensitive engagement with Islam and other religious traditions. His openness to different ideas in his search for meaning in life can be an example to us all.

The program includes a brief introduction to Islam by Professor Ahmad Shboul, a presentation of some of Kazantzakis 'writings on the topic by Dr Alfred Vincent, and readings by Litsa Diakovasili, Anastasia Anastasiadis, and special guest Mary Kostakidis.

Talks will be in English with Greek summaries; readings will be in English with some also in Greek.

Organised by the International Society of Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis (Sydney branch) and hosted by Gleebooks.

Refreshments available; suggested donation $5