Siddhartha, written by Hermann Hesse was born on July 2nd 1877 and was an accomplished poet and, painter. However his fame more easily rests on his novels which include The Glass Bead Game and Steppenwolf amongst many others. Here we publish Siddhartha, a powerful inspirational novel that traces the spiritual journey of its protagonist, Siddhartha, in his quest for truth and eventual enlightenment. It is concise and lyrical and does not preach

"Have ye spiritually been born of God?" asks the prophet Alma. "Have ye received his image in your countenances? Have ye experienced this mighty change in your hearts?" (Alma 5:14).

These questions, posed in 83 B.C. to the people of Zarahemla in ancient America, have everlasting relevance to us today. But how are we "born of God"? Does it happen in a moment, or is it a lengthy process? How exactly do we become "alive in Christ"?

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