THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS WITHIN YOU (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. What It Means To Be A True Christian At Heart – Crucial Book for Understanding Tolstoyan, Nonviolent Resistance and Christian Anarchist MovementsBy Leo Tolstoy
Length20h 45m
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In The Kingdom of God Is Within You, Leo Tolstoy offers a searching work of Christian moral philosophy, arguing that the teachings of Jesus—especially nonresistance to evil by violence—stand in radical opposition to the institutions of church, state, war, and coercive law. Written in a lucid, polemical, and prophetic style, the book belongs to the great tradition of religious dissent and nineteenth-century social criticism, combining scriptural exegesis, ethical reasoning, and political indictment. Tolstoy wrote this work after the spiritual crisis that transformed his later life and redirected his genius from the novel toward religious and moral inquiry. Disillusioned with Orthodox dogma, aristocratic privilege, and state violence, he sought a practical Christianity grounded in conscience rather than ritual. His reflections on poverty, militarism, and personal responsibility shaped his doctrine of nonviolent resistance and later influenced figures such as Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. This book is recommended to readers interested in theology, ethics, pacifism, and the moral foundations of political life. It remains a demanding but profoundly rewarding work, inviting readers to examine whether genuine faith can coexist with violence, authority, and social conformity.
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.
- 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.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length20 hrs 45 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 5, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS WITHIN YOU
3Introduction
4Leo Tolstoy: A Short Biography
5“Tolstoy the Artist” and “Tolstoy the Preacher”
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6TOLSTOY THE ARTIST.
7TOLSTOY THE PREACHER.
8THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS WITHIN YOU
9I.
10II.
11III.
12IV.
13V.
14VI.
15VII.
16VIII.
17IX.
18X.
19XI.
20XII. (pt. 1)
21XII. (pt. 2)
22Reminiscences
23Reminiscences of Tolstoy, by His Son
24REMINISCENCES OF TOLSTOY (Part I.)
25REMINISCENCES OF TOLSTOY (Part II.)
26REMINISCENCES OF TOLSTOY (Part III.)
27My Visit to Tolstoy
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