Leo Tolstoy

September 9, 1828 – November 20, 1910

Novelist

Abandoned literary fame to follow the teachings of Jesus

Biography

Russian writer regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time. Best known for 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina.'

Faith & Testimony

After a spiritual crisis in midlife, Tolstoy underwent a profound Christian conversion. He devoted the latter part of his life to understanding and following the teachings of Jesus, writing 'A Confession' and 'The Kingdom of God Is Within You.'

Sources

Leo Tolstoy — Wikipedia — Biography including his spiritual crisis and Christian conversion
A Confession — Wikipedia — Tolstoy's account of his spiritual crisis and turn to Christ
The Kingdom of God Is Within You — By Tolstoy. His treatise on Christian nonviolence that influenced Gandhi