The Gospel in Brief

Leo Tolstoy's The Gospel in Brief offers a concise, unified account of the life of Jesus, drawing from the four biblical gospels and inspired by his detailed study of the Greek texts. Focused on the core teachings of Jesus rather than theological debates, Tolstoy aims to address a fundamental “solution to the problem of life,” emphasizing individual spirituality over church doctrine. This work has influenced thinkers like Ludwig Wittgenstein and presents a thought-provoking interpretation of biblical stories, stripped of ritual and dogma.