Our Study Groups read a variety of writings—novels, stories and poetry, as well as theology—for their literary and spiritual significance. This Spring, by “popular demand,” Dostoevsky returns to our Groups. We’ll be launching into Crime and Punishment, his remarkable novel of moral crisis, mental anguish—and, ultimately, renewal. Perfect Lenten reading, I’d say. All are most welcome! We meet in the Parlor.

Once again, we’ll be reading from a Pevear/Volokhonsky translation. These are recent renderings that much more successfully capture the feel of both the Russian language as well as Dostoevsky’s own very particular style. Copies of this version are available for purchase in our Attic Bookstore.


Here’s our meeting schedule. The indicated portions should be read before their sessions, if possible.


February 12 Forward, Translators’ Note, and Part One

February 19 Part Two

February 26 Part Three

March 4 Part Four

March 11 Part Five

March 18 Part Six

March 25 Epilogue