IDENTITY
Ma religion
Religion / Bible
Work Summary
Tolstoy's statement of his mature religious beliefs, rejecting institutional dogma and emphasizing the ethical teaching of Jesus, especially non-resistance to evil, simplicity and the practical transformation of everyday life.
Evidence Summary
He is interested in its search for what remains eternally true in religion and what religions have in common.
The discussion feeds directly into Van Gogh's reflections on religion, consolation and modern life.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
Leo Tolstoy
Work
Ma religion
Years / Period
23–24 Sep 1888
Van Gogh Relation
Discussed / Commented On, Requested / Intended to Read, Mentioned
EVIDENCE
Key Quotation
CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
23–24 Sep 1888 — Letter 686
Requested / Intended to Read · Discussed from article / intended reading
Van Gogh says the book 'must be very interesting'.
Response: He is interested in its search for what remains eternally true in religion and what religions have in common.
Connection: The discussion feeds directly into Van Gogh's reflections on religion, consolation and modern life.
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