The Kingdom of God Is within You (Paperback)

~ (Author), (Translator), Martin Green (Foreword)

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"A highly significant book."-Ernest J. Simmons, Leo Tolstoy (Ernest J. Simmons )

"The keystone of Tolstoy's entire ethical structure."-Henri Troyat, Tolstoy (Henri Troyat )

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First published in Germany in 1894, after being banned in Russia, The Kingdom of God Is within You reveals Tolstoy’s world outlook after his conversion to Christianity. He argues that the kingdom of God is within reach of all.

The core of the book deals with his nonresistance to evil, a principle Tolstoy passionately advocated. Gandhi was won over by the book. Tolstoy clearly describes the hazards that bullying governments and false beliefs produced. “The situation of the Christian part of humanity—with its prisons, forced labor, gallows, saloons, brothels, constantly increasing armaments, and millions of confused people ready like trained hounds to attack anyone against whom their masters set them—this situation would be terrible if it were the product of coercion, but it is above all the product of public opinion.”

Abhorring the violence of revolution, Tolstoy calls on Christians to remember that the only guide for their actions is to be found in the divine principle dwelling within them, which in no sense can be checked or governed by anyone or anything else.

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Product Details Paperback: 368 pages Publisher: Bison Books (November 1, 1984) Language: English ISBN-10: 0803294042 ISBN-13: 978-0803294042 Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #122,554 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #3 in  Books > Religion & Spirituality > Authors, A-Z > ( T ) > Tolstoy, Leo #25 in  Books > Literature & Fiction > Authors, A-Z > ( T ) > Tolstoy, Leo

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 135 of 138 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Not to be taken lightly!, June 23, 1999 By A Customer Thank you Leo Tolstoy for giving the world such a profound gift. This book was banned in Tolstoy's homeland, Russia, because it was considered revolutionary, it inspired Mohandas Ghandi to align his life with the Truth at any cost, and with the insanely universal dependence by nation states upon the military option, this book remains as relevant as it was on the day it was published in 1894. Admittedly, this is not a quick read. At times, one can feel bogged down in Tolstoy's meticulous arguments. But taken as a whole, it is an inspired and inspiring work which will without fail prod the attentive reader to scrutinize one's life -- beliefs AND actions. I believe this book will resurface time and again in the non-violent mass movements of the coming century. Read it. Absorb it. Assimilate it. The truth as revealed in this book will indeed set us all free! 122 of 141 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars From Ghandi to YOU, June 4, 2002 By  Abrams (Schaumburg, IL United States) - See all my reviews This is the book which sparked the spiritual revolution in Ghandi, and helped make him the unbelieveable man he was. Ghandi raved about this book in his autobiography, and I couldn't agree more. This could quite possibly be the best book I have ever read. However, two years ago I wouldn't have gotten all that I have out of it. It came in the perfect time of my spiritual awakening. By the very Truth of you reading what I am saying I would suggest you get this book RIGHT NOW! You are ready to hear what he has to say, and it will make you a better person and thus making our world better. Tolstoy is a remarkable spiritual revolutionist, and he will open your eyes to the works of others that have been suppressed throughout time. Good luck to you and take care out there! 27 of 28 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely thought provoking, one of the best books I've read, December 8, 1998 By  Nitin Thakkar "belanitin" (U.S.A.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Reading this book can, hopefully, change how persons think about truth and non-violence. No doubt Gandhi was overwhelmed by it (and tried to practise it). They lived in the same time. If everyone practices even an iota of the observations and yearning for truth from this book, the world would be a better place to live in. Definitely recommended for all who seek the Truth and are willing to try.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 3.0 out of 5 stars The Kingdom of God is Within You - Tolstoy Very well written and informative, but very repetitive in some spots. I can see how this book would inspire someone like Ghandi to devote his life to fighting social injustice... Read more Published 2 months ago by Holy Roller for the Rock 3.0 out of 5 stars Intellectual Christianity This is the textbook for 'Christian Anarchy' but I prefer the Jacques Ellul books. Tolstoy focuses on Christ as a teacher and anti-war figure, much as Martin Luther King was for... Read more Published 6 months ago by Deborah Galli Boivin 1.0 out of 5 stars Either the writings of a madman or a very bad translation The edition I read is almost unintelligible. Broken sentences & paragraphs composed of phrases. The mental gymnastics needed to comprehend the twisted logic was exhausting. Read more Published 6 months ago by ggt 5.0 out of 5 stars Should be required reading for any educated person. When you are a little baby you are fed milk and when you grow up the status quo wants to maintain their ungodly power and authority by creating a mystical image of power and... Read more Published 6 months ago by Andrew J. 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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Bison Books (November 1, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803294042
• ISBN-13: 978-0803294042
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #122,554 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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135 of 138 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not to be taken lightly!, June 23, 1999

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Thank you Leo Tolstoy for giving the world such a profound gift. This book was banned in Tolstoy's homeland, Russia, because it was considered revolutionary, it inspired Mohandas Ghandi to align his life with the Truth at any cost, and with the insanely universal dependence by nation states upon the military option, this book remains as relevant as it was on the day it was published in 1894.

Admittedly, this is not a quick read. At times, one can feel bogged down in Tolstoy's meticulous arguments. But taken as a whole, it is an inspired and inspiring work which will without fail prod the attentive reader to scrutinize one's life -- beliefs AND actions.

I believe this book will resurface time and again in the non-violent mass movements of the coming century. Read it. Absorb it. Assimilate it. The truth as revealed in this book will indeed set us all free!

122 of 141 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From Ghandi to YOU, June 4, 2002

By	Abrams (Schaumburg, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This is the book which sparked the spiritual revolution in Ghandi, and helped make him the unbelieveable man he was. Ghandi raved about this book in his autobiography, and I couldn't agree more. This could quite possibly be the best book I have ever read. However, two years ago I wouldn't have gotten all that I have out of it. It came in the perfect time of my spiritual awakening. By the very Truth of you reading what I am saying I would suggest you get this book RIGHT NOW! You are ready to hear what he has to say, and it will make you a better person and thus making our world better. Tolstoy is a remarkable spiritual revolutionist, and he will open your eyes to the works of others that have been suppressed throughout time. Good luck to you and take care out there!

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely thought provoking, one of the best books I've read, December 8, 1998

By	Nitin Thakkar "belanitin" (U.S.A.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Reading this book can, hopefully, change how persons think about truth and non-violence. No doubt Gandhi was overwhelmed by it (and tried to practise it). They lived in the same time. If everyone practices even an iota of the observations and yearning for truth from this book, the world would be a better place to live in. Definitely recommended for all who seek the Truth and are willing to try.