The Gospel In Brief
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Challenging the Christian church of the late nineteenth century Russia, Tolstoy comes up with the fusion of four Gospels. With forceful brevity he asserts that the teachings of Jesus provide an ultimate solution to problems of mankind in this tumultuous world. This revolutionary work challenged the long-held official-church doctrines and made Christianity a way of life. Exceptionally stimulating! This EasyRead Edition has been optimized for readers with normal vision who prefer to enhance their reading pleasure.
Title: The Gospel In Brief (EasyRead Edition)
Sales Rank: 1037187 in Books
Author: Leo Nikolayevich Tolstoy
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant, 2007-12-20, Paperback, 212 pages, ISBN: 1427013705
Package Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.52 inches, 0.83 pounds
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