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The Gospel
According to Ivan ivanovich
a novel in two parts by nathaniel ernest
The zealously religious Ivan Ivanovich imagines he has a rivalry with Silovoy, a prominent citizen of "Holy Town." When Ivan discovers evidence of an embarrassing past, he attempts to abase Silovoy in the eyes of his fellow citizens. Convinced he has God's approval, Ivan is willing to do anything it takes to achieve his aims, even if it means going against the fundamental teachings of his religion.
The array of characters in this work present a fascinating exploration of religious ideas and philosophies, the consciousness of the human mind, mankind's search for meaning and wholeness, and other questions of the soul. In addition to the author's original philosophical concepts, the ideas of Jung, Plato, Kierkegaard, Dostoevsky, and others are examined.
“This is a seminal work that should be read by every new and mature Christian out there. Ivanovich’s story offers a fresh perspective on the results of being overly self-righteous and being fooled by wealth as well as unsound and unsupported beliefs. The author puts up a decent transformation twist that will inspire millions of readers. The story is thoroughly stunning, especially the unimaginable turn of events at the end of the read.” - Reader Views
“I was blown away. I'm a relatively quick reader and this book took me a couple weeks to get though but for all the right reasons. I would have to stop repeatedly so I could really ponder and try to make peace with some of the feelings it brought out of me. The author, through incredible yet simple story telling, brings about the conversation of the duality of man. How we as human beings are capable of both good and evil. It is a religious book but not in the fact that there is no soap box preaching. And there doesn't have to be because the author does an excellent job of conveying the message that leaves you a little dumbstruck and most definitely humbled.” - Michaela
Lectures on Faith
joseph smith jr.
The Lectures on Faith is a series of seven lectures delivered in Kirtland, Ohio by Joseph Smith Jr., and likely Oliver Cowdery, Sidney Rigdon, and Frederik G. Williams in the early 1830s. Originally part of the Mormon canon of scripture, the lectures were de-canonized in 1921 by a committee headed by Mormon apostle James E. Talmage, likely because Mormon doctrine and theology had since drifted from the doctrines and theology taught by its founder. As a result, 102 years later, this Plato-like writing has nearly disappeared entirely from Mormondom. Some of the plausible sore points that led to de-canonization of the lectures are mentioned in the introduction by Nathaniel Ernest, author of the novel The Gospel According to Ivan Ivanovich. In the lectures, Joseph attempts to establish among other things the following:
- what faith is;
- the object on which it rests;
- how it was that the knowledge of the existence of God came into the world;
- a correct idea of God, his character, perfections and attributes;
- the nature of the Godhead;
- the effects of faith.
Notes from Underground
Fyodor Dostoevsky
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Translated by Nathaniel Ernest
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Nathaniel Ernest
Nathaniel Ernest is a writer, linguist, and religious thinker based in Pennsylvania. His main influences are Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Jung, and Plato. The Gospel According to Ivan Ivanovich is his first novel.
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The Book of Joseph: Volume I (2025)
The Book of Joseph: Volume II (2026)
The Mad Son (2026)