'The Kingdom of God Is Within You': Christianity Not as a Mystic Religion but as a New Theory of Life

In 'The Kingdom of God Is Within You,' Leo Tolstoy presents a profound exploration of the spiritual and moral underpinnings of human existence, advocating for a radical interpretation of Christianity that eschews institutional dogma in favor of personal experience and ethical living. Tolstoy employs a reflective and didactic literary style, weaving philosophical discourse with personal anecdote. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia, this work not only critiques the societal norms...