Christ's Christianity

By Leo Tolstoy

Book Overview

Christ's Christianity by Leo Tolstoy is a non-fiction book that explores the teachings of Jesus Christ and their relevance in modern times. Tolstoy, a renowned Russian writer and philosopher, argues that the true essence of Christianity lies in the teachings of Jesus and not in the dogmas and rituals of the Church.The book is divided into two parts. In the first part, Tolstoy examines the teachings of Jesus as presented in the New Testament and contrasts them with the teachings of the Church. He argues that the Church has distorted the message of Jesus and turned it into a tool for social control and political power.In the second part of the book, Tolstoy presents his own interpretation of Christ's teachings and their application in contemporary society. He advocates for a radical form of Christianity that rejects violence, materialism, and the pursuit of power. Instead, he emphasizes the importance of love, compassion, and non-violent resistance as the means to achieve social justice and spiritual fulfillment.Overall, Christ's Christianity is a thought-provoking and challenging book that offers a fresh perspective on the teachings of Jesus and their relevance in the modern world. Tolstoy's insights and arguments are sure to inspire readers to reflect on their own beliefs and values, and to consider how they can live a more authentic and meaningful life.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417945710
• ISBN13: 9781417945719
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"