02497cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500420014526400510018730000470023833600260028533700260031133800360033750000310037350801910040452014200059553400450201565300230206065300380208385600430212199900190216465157UtSlPG20260610134514.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDK1 aGraham, Stephen,d1884-197514aThe Way of Martha and the Way of Mary 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-04-25  aDavid King and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.)  a"The Way of Martha and the Way of Mary" by Stephen Graham is a reflective work exploring the cultural and religious identity of Russia, written in the early 20th century during a period of significant political upheaval. This book provides an interpretive survey of Eastern Christianity's essence and contrasts it with Western practices, using the biblical figures of Martha and Mary as central motifs to discuss the reconciliation of action and contemplation in faith.   At the start of the text, Graham introduces the concept of the divide between the ways of service, represented by Martha, and the path of contemplation, embodied by Mary, suggesting that both are critical to understanding the complexity of faith. He expresses his impressions from travels in Russia, where he reflects on the cultural nuances and deeply rooted spiritual ideals, emphasizing the importance of national character shaped by religion. His journey becomes a quest not just for understanding Russia's religious landscape but also a personal exploration of how these contrasting ways align with broader Christian principles, a theme he weaves throughout his work. The opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of philosophical and theological themes interspersed with real-life anecdotes, creating a tapestry of thought on identity and spirituality in a transformative era for Russia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRussia -- Religion  aNational characteristics, Russian40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65157  c105980d105980