The Kingdom of God is Within You

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ReadHowYouWant, 2007, Paperback

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It’s a unique book on the contradictory theories of life. Tolstoy being a social reformer and peace, has explored the Christ’s preaching of non-resistance against violence. The book is worth-read as it leads to spiritual awakening. This EasyRead Large Bold Edition has been optimized for readers with reduced vision who prefer a bold print that stands out and facilitates reading.

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Title: The Kingdom of God is Within You (EasyRead Large Bold Edition)
Sales Rank: 1029373 in Books
Author: Leo Tolstoy
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant, 2007-12-20, Paperback, 732 pages, ISBN: 1425008534
Package Dimensions: 9.06 x 6.14 x 1.73 inches, 2.16 pounds

Customer Reviews

An Essential Text for All Those Interested in Peace Studies: I'm not a theist myself, but this is the book that I would want all theists to read because I sympathize with Tolstoy's views (insofar as I am quite fond of pacifism). Tolstoy, as I understand, is thought of as something of a maverick amongst the Christian community because of his 'extreme' interpretation of the New Testament. What this amounts to is: (a) Political anarchism - he believes in a global community under… More reviews

A Classic of Christian Pacifism: Tolstoy is of course a classic writer, and this text would be worthwhile reading merely because of its author. It offers more than just a prestigious name, however, this book offers Tolstoy's sustained argument that Christianity must be nonviolent, and that not only must Christians not wage war they must not murder or kill at all. While I am not a pacifist, and… More reviews

If Only: A very good book, if only to see how Tolstoy handles the subject.
His writing is as fine as ever, and in demolishing the edifice of church/state, he is in fine form.
However, when it comes time to build...to construct...to form his own, edifice, the train goes completly off the rails. It is a majestic horror. The blindness, is simply astounding. But well written. More reviews

Insightful: I recommend reading Tolstoy's "What I Believe" before you read this work.
Both books establish, better than any other book I've read, the corruption of the apparent task of all organized religion by its assimiluation into civil government.
This book, written seven years after "What I Believe" is Tolstoy's appologic for his first work. I believe… More reviews

The Kingdom of God is Within You: Tolstoy lived in an era when words were used to show pictures, and being succint was unheard of. Though I have enjoyed other of Tolstoy's writings, this one is an extremely laborious read! I am not sure where Ghandi got his inspiration from it. Good luck! More reviews