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Barabbas by Pär Lagerkvist recounts the life of Barabbas, the man freed instead of Jesus before the crucifixion, exploring his journey from Jerusalem to Rome and his search for faith and meaning. Set in the ancient Middle East, the novel follows Barabbas, who witnesses Jesus's death, the resurrection account, and the spreading of Christianity, before ultimately being crucified himself. [The book includes sensitive topics such as execution, persecution, and religious violence.]