Download or read book Tolstoy s Quest for God written by Daniel Rancour-Laferriere and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-28 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The religious dimension of Tolstoy's life is usually associated with his later years following his renunciation of art. In this volume, Daniel Rancour-Laferriere demonstrates instead that Tolstoy was preoccupied with a quest for God throughout all of his adult life. Although renowned as the author of War and Peace, Anna Karenina, The Death of Ivan Ilych, and other literary works, and for his activism on behalf of the poor and the downtrodden of Russia, Tolstoy himself was concerned primarily with achieving personal union with God.Tolstoy suffered from periodic bouts of depression which brought his creative life to a standstill, and which intensified his need to find comfort in the embrace of a personal God. At times he was in such psychic pain he wanted to die. Yet Tolstoy felt that he deserved to suffer, and he learned to welcome suffering in masochistic fashion. Rancour-Laferriere locates the psychological underpinnings of Tolstoy's suffering in a bipolar illness that led him actively to seek suffering and self-humiliation in the Russian tradition of holy foolishness. With voluntary suffering, and Jesus Christ as his model, Tolstoy advocated nonresistance to evil, and in his daily life he strove never to return evil actions or words with physical or verbal resistance. On the other hand, being bipolar, Tolstoy in some situations would drift in a manic direction, indulging in delusions of grandeur. Indeed, the aging Tolstoy occasionally went so far as to equate himself with God, as can be seen from his diaries and personal correspondence.The pantheistic world view which Tolstoy achieved at the end of his life meant that God was within himself and within all people and all things in the entire universe. By this time Tolstoy was also utilizing images of a mother to represent his God. With this essentially maternal God so conveniently available, there was nowhere Tolstoy could be without Her. For, in the end, Tolstoy's quest for God was a

Download or read book Thoughts on God written by Leo Tolstoy and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-27 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thoughts here offered to the reader, illustrating what Leo Tolstoy understands by the term "God," have been extracted from his diaries, private letters, note-book jottings, draught manuscripts of unfinished papers, and various writings of the same kind. A portion of the matter has already appeared, the remainder has not been published before. If the reader desires to form a complete idea of Tolstoy's views on this subject, he should supplement these thoughts by what the author has written on the same theme in his previously published works and in the other booklets in this series. The reader is requested to bear in mind that the thoughts here presented, not being originally intended by the author for publication, are not expressed as precisely and carefully as they would have been had he been preparing them for the general public; and also that the translation of writings of this character affords special difficulties, owing to their rough and unfinished form. In order, therefore, that the reader may both do justice to these expressions of thought and fully profit by them, it is desirable that he should endeavour to understand any verbal imperfections according to the spirit of the whole, and to fill up in the sense most advantageous for the thought expressed, any omission he may remark. Odin's Library Classics is dedicated to bringing the world the best of humankind's literature from throughout the ages. Carefully selected, each work is unabridged from classic works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama.

Download or read book The Kingdom of God Is Within You written by Leo graf Tolstoy and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-05-28 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kingdom of God Is Within You is a metaphysical essay written by Leo Tolstoy. As a result of Tolstoy's lengthy deliberation, it presents a new structure for the world built on an understanding of Christianity through the lens of universal love.

Download or read book God Man and Tolstoy written by Predrag Cicovacki and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ​This book examines Leo Tolstoy’s struggle to understand the relationship of God and man, in connection with his attempt to answer questions regarding the meaning of life. Tolstoy addressed such issues in a systematic way and with great concerns for the future of humanity. Predrag Cicovacki approaches Tolstoy both as a thinker and as an artist, and examines various sides of his intellectual and artistic engagement: his social criticism, his ambiguous relationship to nature, his understanding of art, and his attempted reconstruction of the true religion. By combining philosophical, religious, and literary analysis, Cicovacki undertakes an interdisciplinary study, showing much can be learned from Tolstoy's insights, as well as from his mistakes.

Download or read book Where Love is There God is Also written by Leo Tolstoy and published by Aegitas. This book was released on 2021-07-08 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: and quot;Where Love Is, God Is and quot; and (sometimes also translated as and quot;Where Love Is, There God Is Also and quot; or and quot;Martin the Cobbler and quot; and ) is a short story by Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The title references the Catholic hymn Ubi Caritas. One English translation of this short story as translated by Nathan Haskell Dole uses the alternate title translation of and quot;Where Love Is, There God Is Also and quot;. It was published in the United States under Crowell Company and 's and quot;Worth While Booklet and quot; Series. It was written in 1885.

Download or read book The Kingdom of God is Within You written by Leo Tolstoy and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1870s Tolstoy experienced a profound moral crisis, followed by what he regarded as an equally profound spiritual awakening, as outlined in his non-fiction work A Confession. His literal interpretation of the ethical teachings of Jesus, centering on the Sermon on the Mount, caused him to become a fervent Christian anarchist and pacifist. Tolstoy's ideas on nonviolent resistance, expressed in such works as The Kingdom of God Is Within You, were to have a profound impact on such pivotal 20th-century figures as Mohandas Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and James Bevel. In this treatise Tolstoy explains that he feels that the Church's doctrines are mistaken because they have made a "perversion" of Christ's true teaching. He then goes on to explain what those teachings are and how one can become a true Christian in this war prone world. The title of the book is taken from Luke 17:21. In the book Tolstoy speaks of the principle of nonviolent resistance when confronted by violence, as taught by Jesus Christ. When Christ says to turn the other cheek, Tolstoy asserts that Christ means to abolish violence, even the defensive kind, and to give up revenge. Tolstoy rejects the interpretation of Roman and medieval scholars who attempted to limit its scope. "How can you kill people, when it is written in God's commandment: 'Thou shalt not murder'?" Tolstoy took the viewpoint that all governments who waged war are an affront to Christian principles. Content: Introduction: Leo Tolstoy: A Short Biography "Tolstoy the Artist" and "Tolstoy the Preacher" by Ivan Panin The Kingdom of God is Within You Autobiographical: Reminiscences of Tolstoy, by His Son by Graf Ilia LvovichTolstoi My Visit to Tolstoy by Joseph Krauskopf

Download or read book The Kingdom of God Is Within You written by Count Leo Tolstoi and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-20 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kingdom of God is Within You: Christianity Not as a Mystic Religion but as a New Theory of Life, translated from The Russian of Leo Tolstoy (Count Leo Tolstoi) by Constance Garnett. New York, 1894. The Kingdom of God Is Within You is a non-fiction book written by Leo Tolstoy. A philosophical treatise, the book was first published in Germany in 1894 after being banned in his home country of Russia. It is the culmination of thirty years of Tolstoy's thinking, and lays out a new organization for society based on a literal Christian interpretation. Mohandas Gandhi wrote in his autobiography The Story of My Experiments with Truth (Part II, Chapter 15) that this book "overwhelmed" him and "left an abiding impression." Gandhi listed Tolstoy's book, as well as John Ruskin's Unto This Last and the poet Shrimad Rajchandra, as the three most important modern influences in his life. Reading this book opened up the mind of the world-famous Tolstoy to Gandhi, who was still a young protester living in South Africa at the time.

Download or read book Tolstoy Where Love Is There God Is Also written by Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-14 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Where Love Is, God Is" is a short story by Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The title references the Catholic hymn Ubi Caritas. One English translation of this short story as translated by Nathan Haskell Dole uses the alternate title translation of "Where Love Is, There God Is Also". It was published in the United States under Crowell Company's "Worth While Booklet" Series. It was written in 1885.

Download or read book THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS WITHIN YOU written by Leo Tolstoy and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-11 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leo Tolstoy's 'The Kingdom of God Is Within You' is a groundbreaking work that delves into the principles of nonviolent resistance and Christian anarchism. Written in a straightforward and compelling manner, Tolstoy explores the concept of inner spiritual transformation leading to societal change. Drawing on the teachings of Jesus Christ and his own deep moral convictions, Tolstoy presents a powerful argument against violence and government authority. This book stands out for its boldness and relevance, shedding light on issues of social justice and individual responsibility in a time of political turmoil and unrest. It serves as a timeless manifesto for those seeking a more peaceful and just world. Tolstoy's eloquent prose and logical reasoning make 'The Kingdom of God Is Within You' a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, religion, or the pursuit of a higher moral truth.

Download or read book The Kingdom of God Is Within You written by Leo Tolstoy and published by Newcomb Livraria Press. This book was released on with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new translation into modern American English directly from the original Russian manuscript. This edition contains an Afterword by the translator, a timeline of Tolstoy's life and works, and a glossary of philosophic terminology used throughout Tolstoy's literature and philosophy. Leo Tolstoy's 1894 magnum opus, The Kingdom of God Is Within You, is a remarkable treatise on Christian anarchism and non-violent resistance. Tolstoy argues that true Christianity rejects violence, coercion and institutionalised authority in favour of individual moral responsibility and passive resistance to oppression, drawing on his deep spiritual reflections. The book's literary excellence lies in its eloquent and compelling prose, which makes complex ideas compelling and accessible. Its historical impact is immense, having profoundly influenced key figures such as Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr, inspiring their non-violent civil rights movements. Still relevant today, this philosophical masterpiece challenges readers to re-evaluate their understanding of Christianity, politics and the quest for a more just and peaceful world.

Download or read book Kingdom of God Is Within You written by Leo Tolstoy and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Kingdom of God Is Within You written by Count Leo Nikolayevich Tolstoy, 1828-1910 Gra and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-17 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kingdom of God Is Within You is a non-fiction book written by Leo Tolstoy. A philosophical treatise, the book was first published in Germany in 1894 after being banned in his home country of Russia. It is the culmination of thirty years of Tolstoy's thinking, and lays out a new organization for society based on a literal Christian interpretation. The Kingdom of God is Within You is a key text for Tolstoyan, nonviolent resistance, and Christian anarchist movements. Mohandas Gandhi wrote in his autobiography The Story of My Experiments with Truth (Part II, Chapter 15) that this book "overwhelmed" him and "left an abiding impression." Gandhi listed Tolstoy's book, as well as John Ruskin's Unto This Last and the poet Shrimad Rajchandra (Raychandbhai), as the three most important modern influences in his life. Reading this book opened up the mind of the world-famous Tolstoy to Gandhi, who was still a young protester living in South Africa at the time. In 1908 Tolstoy wrote, and Gandhi read, A Letter to a Hindu, which outlines the notion that only by using love as a weapon through passive resistance could the native Indian people overthrow the colonial British Empire. This idea ultimately came to fruition through Gandhi's organization of nationwide nonviolent strikes and protests during the years 1918-1947. In 1909, Gandhi wrote to Tolstoy seeking advice and permission to republish A Letter to a Hindu in his native language, Gujarati. Tolstoy responded and the two continued a correspondence until Tolstoy's death a year later in 1910. The letters concern practical and theological applications of nonviolence, as well as Gandhi's wishes for Tolstoy's health. Tolstoy's last letter to Gandhi "was one of the last, if not the last, writings from his pen."

Download or read book The Kingdom of God is Within You Christiany not as a Mystic Religion but as a New Theory of Life written by Leo Tolstoi and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-04-04 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: The Kingdom of God is Within You - Christiany not as a Mystic Religion but as a New Theory of Life by Leo Tolstoi

Download or read book God Sees The Truth But Waits written by Leo N. Tolstoy and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-08-30 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delve into the profound moral and spiritual journey of Leo N. Tolstoy's "God Sees the Truth, But Waits." This powerful short story follows the life of a wrongfully imprisoned man who confronts themes of justice, forgiveness, and divine timing. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia, Tolstoy’s narrative reveals the inner struggles and ultimate redemption of its protagonist. Tolstoy, renowned for his deep philosophical insights and masterful storytelling, explores themes of truth, suffering, and the eventual triumph of divine justice. Through the protagonist’s experience, Tolstoy examines the nature of human endurance and the transformative power of grace and understanding."God Sees the Truth, But Waits" is a moving exploration of the human spirit’s capacity for forgiveness and the ultimate justice that transcends earthly trials. Ideal for readers who appreciate spiritually rich narratives and the profound storytelling of one of Russia's greatest literary figures.

Download or read book Death and the Meaning of Life written by graf Leo Tolstoy and published by Nova Publishers. This book was released on 2000 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents materials that reveal the essence of Tolstoy's beliefs on immortality, death, God, and the meaning of life. Contains two booklets ("About Immortality" No. 751 and "About Death" No. 752) compiled by Tolstoy comprising quotations from various philosophers explaining the meaning that death gives to life; essays explaining the actions that Tolstoy thought must be taken to grow spiritually; and finally, diary entries (translated here for the first time in English) pertaining to spiritual themes made during the last year of Tolstoy's life.

Download or read book The Kingdom of God Is Within You written by Leo Nikolayevich Tolstoy and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Kingdom of God Is Within You written by Count Leo Tolstoy and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-23 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in 1884, 'The kingdom of God is within you' is perhaps Tolstoy's most significant work of non-fiction. Due to the Russian censors, it was first published in Germany, but its dominant idea of non-violence echoed across the international stage throughout the 20th century. In essence, the book is a defence by Tolstoy of the position on non-violence he adopted in 'My Religion'; and therefore also an assault on the Orthodox Church. 'Nowhere, ' says Tolstoy, 'is there evidence that God or Christ founded anything like what churchmen understand by the Church.' And in what it now proclaimed, Tolstoy believed the church was wasting its time: 'The activity of the church consists in forcing, by every means in its power, upon millions Russian people, those antiquated, time-worn beliefs which have lost all significance.' Freshly informed by Quaker ideals of non-violence; and full of both story telling and rhetoric, here is Tolstoy calling for a change in consciousness in society. He does not accept that 'this social order, with its pauperism, famines, prisons, gallows, armies and wars, is necessary to society.' That which is, is not that which must be. Rooted in the Sermon on the Mount, Tolstoy's Christianity is not primarily concerned with worship or salvation, but with a new way of behaving in society - behaviour informed by the pointlessness and sin of violence. Tolstoy tellingly reflects on the army at work - whether in internal repression or in national wars - and asks: 'How can you kill people when it is written in God's commandment 'Thou shall not murder?' Gandhi was 'overwhelmed' by the book, said 'it left an abiding impression', and in time, a correspondence started between the two men. The book convinced Gandhi that Hinduism and Christianity were one and the same at their core, and informed his passive resistance first in South Africa and then India; and later, of course, that of Martin Luther King in the USA