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Tolstoy presents his reflections on religion and morality, shaped by a decade of rigorous thought. He critiques Church doctrines, arguing they obscure the true teachings of Jesus, which he finds to be rational and life-guiding. Tolstoy believes the Church has diluted the significance of the Gospels by equating them with less profound Biblical texts. His writings challenge the authority of the Church, risking societal ridicule and persecution from both religious and secular authorities. The collection reveals his deep commitment to understanding and conveying authentic spiritual truths.
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On Life And Essays On Religion, Lew Nikolajewitsch Tolstoi
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- 2008
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- Title
- On Life And Essays On Religion
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lew Nikolajewitsch Tolstoi
- Publisher
- Marcel Press
- Publisher
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 452
- ISBN13
- 9781443726498
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Tolstoy presents his reflections on religion and morality, shaped by a decade of rigorous thought. He critiques Church doctrines, arguing they obscure the true teachings of Jesus, which he finds to be rational and life-guiding. Tolstoy believes the Church has diluted the significance of the Gospels by equating them with less profound Biblical texts. His writings challenge the authority of the Church, risking societal ridicule and persecution from both religious and secular authorities. The collection reveals his deep commitment to understanding and conveying authentic spiritual truths.