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The Kingdom of God Is Within You by Leo Tolstoy

The Kingdom of God Is Within You

Leo Tolstoy

Start Publishing LLC · Print & ebook · December 10, 2012

A Philosophy pick for readers exploring The Kingdom of God Is Within You.

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Who it’s for
Tolstoy brings religious conviction and political dissent into a searching argument against violence.
Genres
Religion & Politics, Religion & Philosophy, Theology
Published
Start Publishing LLC, December 10, 2012

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About this book

The soul-searching book that inspired Gandhi to embrace the concept of passive resistance, Tolstoy's 1894 polemic outlines a radical, well-reasoned revision of traditional Christian thinking. The revered novelist and political thinker denounces violent revolution, calling upon readers to rely upon their inner divinity for the strength to effect social change.

Faith and Dissent

Tolstoy brings religious conviction and political dissent into a searching argument against violence.

Come here for

  • A serious argument where Christian thought meets political change
  • The roots of passive resistance, in Tolstoy’s own reasoning

Expect

  • A polemic that revises traditional Christian thinking
  • An appeal to inner conviction as a force for social change

Where it sits

Theology30%
Religion & Philosophy22%
Religion & Politics22%

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Publisher categories

  • Spirituality
Authors
Leo Tolstoy
Publisher
Start Publishing LLC
Published
December 10, 2012
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Spirituality