By Nikolai Leskov Based on a true story of an early Russian Missionary bishop’s trip to Eastern Siberia. During his journey he learns through example and suffering that baptism without preparation is a ritual devoid of content, and that in indigenous peoples of all cultures there is dignity and established codes of moral behavior that must be recognized and built upon as a foundation for all Christian conversion. This fresh and readable translation is a powerful, unforgettable story utilizing language and acute characterization. Includes valuable notes and commentary.
