In this bestselling novel, three pastors learn the necessity of relying on Gods grace. They fall short of their pastoral duties through public humiliation, self-doubt, inability to accept Gods promises in their own lives, and divisions and quarreling among their parishioners. Ultimately each man rejects temptations and permits the Holy Spirit to work through him.<p>This revised edition includes the final chapter, never before published in English. The new introduction provides historical and theological background to deepen the readers understanding of the stories.