Publisher's Synopsis
Christ's Christianity is a book written by Leo Tolstoy, a famous Russian author, philosopher, and political thinker. The book is a collection of Tolstoy's essays and speeches, in which he explores the teachings of Jesus Christ and their relevance to modern Christianity. Tolstoy argues that Christ's message of love, nonviolence, and selflessness has been distorted by the institutionalized church, which has become corrupted by power, wealth, and politics.In this book, Tolstoy presents his vision of a true Christian life, which is based on simplicity, humility, and service to others. He criticizes the church's obsession with dogma and ritual, and instead advocates for a personal and direct relationship with God. Tolstoy also addresses social and political issues, such as poverty, war, and injustice, and argues that Christians have a moral obligation to work for peace and social justice.Overall, Christ's Christianity is a thought-provoking and challenging book that offers a unique perspective on the teachings of Jesus Christ and their relevance to contemporary society. Tolstoy's insights and critiques of the church and society are still relevant today, and the book remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in Christian theology, philosophy, or ethics.1885. Translated from the Russian. Tolstoy is considered one of the greatest of all novelists. His collected works number 90 and critics regard War and Peace and Anna Karenina as his two masterpieces. Following the publication of Anna Karenina Tolstoy's life had undergone a complete change. He entirely devoted himself to Christ's teaching. He studied it searchingly and indefatigably, the literary result being four works, which are contained in this volume including: An account of that development of his life and thoughts which ended in the conviction that the truth of life is contained in the teaching of Christ; An investigation into the interpretation of this teaching according to the Orthodox Greek Church and according to the Church in general; An independent study of the Gospel, and a summary of the author's way of understanding it; and An exposition of the true meaning of Christ's message, the reasons of its distortion, and what will be the results of its real promulgation. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
