About the book
The greatest novelist of all time retells the greatest story ever told, the life of Jesus Christ, in The Gospel in Brief—Leo Tolstoy’s riveting, novelistic integration of the four Gospels into a single, twelve-chapter narrative of Christian philosophy. Virtually unknown to English readers until now, Dustin Condren’s groundbreaking translation from the Russian opens a precious new world of Tolstoy’s masterful literary talent to fans of War and Peace and Anna Karenina.
This daring synthesis strips away miracles and dogma to reveal the core of Jesus’s ethical and spiritual message.
- A Unified Gospel: Discover a single, seamless narrative woven from the four Gospels, presenting the life of Jesus as a cohesive and powerful story.
- The Core Teachings of Jesus: Experience a version of the Gospels that sets aside supernatural events to focus on the practical, ethical philosophy at the heart of Christ’s message.
- Tolstoy's Spiritual Journey: Understand the profound personal crisis that led the celebrated author of War and Peace to re-examine Christianity and find a new meaning to life.
- A Groundbreaking Translation: Read the first English version translated directly from Tolstoy's approved Russian manuscript, restoring the author's original structure and intent.
Editions of Gospel in Brief
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780061993459
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062064165
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The greatest novelist of all time retells the greatest story ever told, the life of Jesus Christ, in The Gospel in Brief—Leo Tolstoy’s riveting, novelistic integration of the four Gospels into a single, twelve-chapter narrative of Christian philosophy. Virtually unknown to English readers until now, Dustin Condren’s groundbreaking translation from the Russian opens a precious new world of Tolstoy’s masterful literary talent to fans of War and Peace and Anna Karenina.
This daring synthesis strips away miracles and dogma to reveal the core of Jesus’s ethical and spiritual message.
- A Unified Gospel: Discover a single, seamless narrative woven from the four Gospels, presenting the life of Jesus as a cohesive and powerful story.
- The Core Teachings of Jesus: Experience a version of the Gospels that sets aside supernatural events to focus on the practical, ethical philosophy at the heart of Christ’s message.
- Tolstoy's Spiritual Journey: Understand the profound personal crisis that led the celebrated author of War and Peace to re-examine Christianity and find a new meaning to life.
- A Groundbreaking Translation: Read the first English version translated directly from Tolstoy's approved Russian manuscript, restoring the author's original structure and intent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gospel in Brief about?
The greatest novelist of all time retells the greatest story ever told, the life of Jesus Christ, in The Gospel in Brief—Leo Tolstoy’s riveting, novelistic integration of the four Gospels into a single, twelve-chapter narrative of Christian philosophy. Virtually unknown to English readers until now, Dustin Condren’s groundbreaking translation from the Russian opens a precious new world of Tolstoy’s masterful literary talent to fans of War and Peace and Anna Karenina.
This daring synthesis strips away miracles and dogma to reveal the core of Jesus’s ethical and spiritual message.
- A Unified Gospel: Discover a single, seamless narrative woven from the four Gospels, presenting the life of Jesus as a cohesive and powerful story.
- The Core Teachings of Jesus: Experience a version of the Gospels that sets aside supernatural events to focus on the practical, ethical philosophy at the heart of Christ’s message.
- Tolstoy's Spiritual Journey: Understand the profound personal crisis that led the celebrated author of War and Peace to re-examine Christianity and find a new meaning to life.
- A Groundbreaking Translation: Read the first English version translated directly from Tolstoy's approved Russian manuscript, restoring the author's original structure and intent.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Gospel in Brief?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Aspects of religion > Theology
Where can I read a sample of Gospel in Brief?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780061993459
Is Gospel in Brief part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Harper Perennial Modern Thought
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Gospel in Brief?
Dustin Condren, Leo Tolstoy
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Gospel in Brief is available as paperback(ISBN 9780061993459) and ebook(ISBN 9780062064165)
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