The Everlasting Man

The Everlasting Man by G.K. Chesterton

The Everlasting Man is a 1925 book by G.K. Chesterton, a British author and philosopher. It is a work of Christian apologetics, which seeks to explain and defend the Christian faith. The book is divided into three parts. In the first part, Chesterton examines the history of religion and philosophy, and argues that Christianity is the only religion that is both reasonable and satisfying. He argues that Christianity is the only religion that can explain the existence of evil and suffering in the world, and that it is the only religion that offers a hope of eternal life. In the second part, Chesterton examines the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, and argues that Jesus is the only person who can truly be called the Son of God. He argues that Jesus is the only person who can truly bring salvation to mankind, and that his teachings are the only way to true happiness and fulfillment. In the third part, Chesterton examines the history of the Church, and argues that the Church is the only institution that can truly bring about the Kingdom of God on earth. He argues that the Church is the only institution that can truly bring about justice and peace in the world. Overall, The Everlasting Man is an excellent work of Christian apologetics, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the Christian faith.

By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1925 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Religious Fiction, Historical Fiction · 19 chapters · 101,853 words

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This book needs a preliminary note that its scope be not misunderstood The view suggested is historical rather than theological, and does not deal directly with a religious change which has been the chief event of my own life; and about which I am already writing a more purely controversial volume. It is impossible, I hope, for any Catholic to write any book on any subject, above all this subject, without showing that he is a Catholic; but this study is not specially concerned with the differences between a Catholic and a Protestant. Much of it is devoted to many sorts of Pagans rather than any sort of Christians; and its thesis is that those who say that Christ stands side by side with similar myths, and his religion side by side with similar religions, are only repeating a very stale formula contradicted by a very striking fact. To suggest this I have not needed to go much beyond matters known to us all; I make no claim to learning; and have to depend for some things, as has rather become the fashion, on those who are more learned. As I have more than once differed from Mr. H. G. Wells in his view of history, it is the more right that I should here congratulate him on the courage and constructive imagination which carried through his vast and varied and intensely interesting work; but still more on having asserted the reasonable right of the amateur to do what he can with the facts which the specialists provide.

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philosophy · theology · Christianity · history · humanity · existence · faith · religion · culture · myth · sociology · morality

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