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The Free Audiobook of the Month for August is Leo Tolstoy's [b]The Resurrection
Has anyone read this book? Good? Bad? I just wondered if it was worth my time.
Thanks!
~Joy
Hi Joy,
I'm not familiar with The Resurrection, but I read Anna Karenina a few years ago and I found it surprisingly Christ-centered. However I have my doubts that Tolstoy himself was ever saved. I've read biographical sketches of him and there seemed to be a lot of sin in his life; yet he seemed to have a true understanding of the Gospel.
I'd say give it a try . . . useful insight can be gained from nearly every book you read.
Jennifer
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for the reply, that was helpful...hmm, I'll have to keep thinking on it. I'm trying to be wise in where I spend my time and while much can be gleaned from old classics...the question is 'is it the best use of my time?'
Hope all is well with you and your family. :)
~Joy
JennRich wrote:
Hi Joy,I'm not familiar with The Resurrection, but I read Anna Karenina a few years ago and I found it surprisingly Christ-centered. However I have my doubts that Tolstoy himself was ever saved. I've read biographical sketches of him and there seemed to be a lot of sin in his life; yet he seemed to have a true understanding of the Gospel.
I'd say give it a try . . . useful insight can be gained from nearly every book you read.
Jennifer
My mom read a book called, The Russians' Secret, and it appeared that Tolstoy did have a real walk with the Lord. I think he wrote several "religious" things before he became a Christian, but then he did come to Christ.
Jordan
Thanks for asking about this. I was thinking the same thing when I seen it in my e-mail box.
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