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From Tolstoy's numerous religious tales, compiler Lawrence Jordan has compiled three accessible and lovely Christian stories in a collection that retains the Russian feel and captures Tolstoy's spirituality. A thorough and fascinating introduction provides context and introduces readers to the writer.
Publication
Thomas Nelson Inc (1993), 88 pages
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ISBN
0840767927 / 9780840767929
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English
Original publication date
1885
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LibraryThing member HadriantheBlind
A nice little parable. A bit different that what I had expected of Tolstoy.
LibraryThing member pathogenik
Love, love, love it!
A very powerful short story. I had tingles and goosebumps when I reached the end. A message of love, altruism, spirituality, humility, and forgiveness.
A very powerful short story. I had tingles and goosebumps when I reached the end. A message of love, altruism, spirituality, humility, and forgiveness.
LibraryThing member joefreiburger
Three simple parables by a great writer. A fantastic afternoon read.
One of the final quotes by Tolstoy in the final story is this:
"I have learned that it is only in appearance that they(men) are kept alive through care for themselves, but that in reality they are kept alive through love. He who
One of the final quotes by Tolstoy in the final story is this:
"I have learned that it is only in appearance that they(men) are kept alive through care for themselves, but that in reality they are kept alive through love. He who
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dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him, for God is love." Show Less
LibraryThing member REINADECOPIAYPEGA
An absolutely beautiful and moving short story of an elderly man who expects Christ as a visitor after reading a fair amount of the NT, but instead finds that his visitor comes by his kindness and generosity to those less fortunate.
I loved every word of it. A
I loved every word of it. A
LCC
PG3366.A13 D65