Leo Tolstoy and the Bahá’í Faith Ruhi10 a son’s legacy and the

a son’s legacy and the enduring power of hope

and all agreed on the time

and of aligning our conduct with the Teachings of Bahá'u'lláh

and is full of the high spirit and idealism of the Bahá’í revelation

Leo Tolstoy and the Bahá’í Faith Ruhi10 a son’s legacy and theTolstoy first heard of the Bah' teachings in 1894 at a time when the movement was hardly known at all in the West. 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. As a young man, Tolstoy became dissatisfied with the Church and eventually