Leo Tolstoy and the Bahá'í Faith

By Luigi Stendardo

Book Overview

Tolstoy first heard of the Bah ' teachings in 1894 at a time when the movement was hardly known. This book traces the developments and fluctuations in Tolstoy's attitude as more information was made available to him. It is based on the author's correspondence and diaries, as well as the memoirs of those close to him and Bah ' s who came into contact with him.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0853982155
• ISBN13: 9780853982159
• Release Date: January 1985
• Publisher: George Ronald Publisher Ltd
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Review of Leo Tolstoy and the Baha'i Faith

This is a fascinating book, drawing heavily from Tolstoy's own letters and diaries, highlighting his fluctuating and ever-increasing understanding of and respect for the Baha'i Faith. It also shows what roles the Babi and Baha'i Faiths had to play during various stages in Tolstoy's own spiritual journey.