- Hardcover: 96 pages
- Publisher: Revell (Feb 15 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0800717813
- ISBN-13: 978-0800717810
- Product Dimensions: 18 x 12.4 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 249 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,034,399 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The great Russian novelist and thinker Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) is largely remembered for his novels, Anna Karenina and War and Peace. But he was also a prolific essayist and storyteller. As compiler Lawrence Jordan notes, "For the Christian, Tolstoy\u2019s gospel stories represent Christ-centered fiction at its best-imaginative narratives that put the gospel message into compelling action."From Tolstoy\u2019s numerous religious tales, Jordan has compiled three accessible and lovely stories. This charming translation retains the Russian feel and captures Tolstoy\u2019s spirituality. A thorough and fascinating introduction provides context and introduces readers to the writer.This collection of classic stories is an excellent gift for young and old alike.
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Written by one of the world's most famous and beloved storytellers, this attractively packaged book includes three tales: "Where Love Is, There God Is Also," "The Hermits," and "What Men Live By." Tolstoy is best known for his classic works, War and Peace and Anna Karenina.
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This is a Gem of a book!, Nov 16 1997
By xdlcx@msn.com - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Where Love Is, There God Is Also (Hardcover)
Anyone finding themselves intemidated by the works of Tolstoy should start off with reading this book. These three short stories, "Where Love Is, There God Is Also", "The Three Hermits", and "What Men Live By", are some of the most powerful words I have seen put to paper. Those troubled by today's problems owes it to themselves to read this book and absorb the relevance that in fact is timeless. Even those finding a lack of belief in God will be moved and questioned their beliefs. Any of Tolstoy's works are a must read in everyone's lifetime, but these stories remain special to this reader.
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The essence of Chrisitanity, Feb 8 2010
By E-Lizabeth "Eliz" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Where Love Is, There God Is Also (Hardcover)
My grandfather, who was very much alive during the last few decades of Tolstoy's life, started the wonderful tradition of reading "Where Love is, There God Is Also" every Christmas.
This story is what Christmas is all about. It espouses the core principles of Christianity and the true meaning and worship of God.
As your children grow beyond "A Night Before Christmas" this story is the perfect complement and/or replacement for the newer more commercial stories that aren't about the true meaning of Christmas. Of course, adults will love this story too.
Warning- when you're reading it to children & young adults, you may want to change the character's names a bit. The Russian names can be difficult to pronounce and it will make the story more relatable to non-Russians!
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A Collection of Fine Stories With Christian Themes, Dec 30 2011
By D. Knight - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Where Love Is, There God Is Also (Hardcover)
There are three short stories in this novella: Where Love Is, There God Is Also, The Three Hermits, and What Men Live By. All three stories are simply wonderful (hey, were talking Tolstoy here). The stories were written in Tolstoy's later life and are centered on Christian themes. They are designed to give the reader many ideas to ponder, but are not "preachy" in any way. I recommend this novella to all readers.
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