"The Kingdom of God Is Within You" (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Radical Christian Case for Nonviolence, Civil Disobedience, and the Ethics of the Sermon on the MountBy Leo Tolstoy
Length12h 40m
About this audiobook
Leo Tolstoy's The Kingdom of God Is Within You is a searching work of religious, ethical, and political argument, written in a prophetic prose that fuses scriptural exegesis, moral philosophy, and social criticism. Centered on the Sermon on the Mount, the book rejects institutional Christianity, state violence, militarism, and legal coercion, proposing instead a radical doctrine of nonresistance to evil by force. In the context of nineteenth-century Russian literature and European social thought, it stands as a major expression of Christian anarchism and moral realism. Tolstoy wrote the book after the spiritual crisis that transformed his later life and estranged him from both the Russian Orthodox Church and aristocratic society. Having achieved world fame through War and Peace and Anna Karenina, he increasingly turned from fiction to questions of conscience, poverty, labor, and violence. His own attempts to live simply, and his revulsion at executions, war, and ecclesiastical authority, inform the book's uncompromising intensity. This work is indispensable for readers interested in the moral foundations of pacifism, civil disobedience, and religious dissent. It will especially reward those who seek not merely literary elegance, but a demanding challenge to the political and spiritual assumptions of modern life.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.3 (13.4K)
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length12 hrs 40 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 9, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1"The Kingdom of God Is Within You" (Annotated)
13CHAPTER VI.
2Introduction
14CHAPTER VII.
3Synopsis
15CHAPTER VIII.
4Historical Context
16CHAPTER IX.
5Author Biography
17CHAPTER X.
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6"The Kingdom of God Is Within You"
18CHAPTER XI.
7PREFACE.
19CHAPTER XII. (pt. 1)
8CHAPTER I.
20CHAPTER XII. (pt. 2)
9CHAPTER II.
21Analysis
10CHAPTER III.
22Reflection
11CHAPTER IV.
23Memorable Quotes
12CHAPTER V.
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