The Everlasting Man, G.K. Chesterton
The Everlasting Man, G.K. Chesterton
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The Everlasting Man

Author: G.K. Chesterton

Narrator: John Franklyn-Robbins

Unabridged: 11 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 08/26/2011


Synopsis

The Everlasting Man by G.K. Chesterton, first published in 1925, is a classic work of Christian apologetics that examines the history of human civilization in a unique light. Chesterton's argument is that Christianity is the only religion that can explain the evolution of human thought and culture, from primitive times to the present day. He argues that Christianity is the only religion that can satisfactorily explain human nature, and that its teachings have been influential in shaping the world we live in today.

The book begins with an account of human history, beginning with primitive man and exploring the various forms of religion and philosophy that have come and gone. Chesterton argues that these religions and philosophies have all contributed in some way to the evolution of human thought and culture, but that none have been able to explain the full range of human experience. He then turns his attention to Christianity, arguing that it is the only religion that can explain the full range of human experience, from the dawn of time to the present day.

The Everlasting Man is also notable for its examination of the history of science and its influence on human thought. Chesterton argues that science can only go so far in explaining the nature of the universe, and that Christianity is the only religion that can provide a complete explanation. He also argues that science is not the only way to understand the world, and that Christianity provides a more comprehensive understanding of the nature of the universe. The Everlasting Man also provides a detailed analysis of the life of Jesus and the significance of his teachings. Chesterton argues that Jesus was the only man who could have had the impact he did, and that his teachings remain relevant and applicable to the modern world. The book is considered one of the most important works of Christian apologetics, and its insights into the history of human thought and culture remain relevant today.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Fr.Bill on July 25, 2007

Men and women have become Christians solely from reading this one book. If you are not a Christian, beware this book. It will possibly convert you. If it does not, then it will probably irreparably harden your heart. A book to save you eternally or to damn you to hell forever. Amazing.......more

Goodreads review by Edward on July 22, 2008

Was Jesus the son of God? I think one of the most fascinating attempts to answer that question was mounted in the early 20th century by the two famous friends and literary rivals HG Wells and GK Chesterton, respectively the agnostic extraordinaire and the Catholic par excellence. For Wells, so empha......more

Goodreads review by Jonathan on January 19, 2014

The Everlasting Man is not your typical Christian apologetics classic. I say this because G.K. Chesterton is not aiming to write a pure 'defence of the faith' as it were, but to write a work that better explores the relationship of Christianity to history. It has become something of a fashionable st......more

Goodreads review by Michael on May 04, 2024

This is the first book I've read by noted Catholic author, G. K. Chesterton. His intent in this book is to show, by rationality and logic, how one can arrive at a belief in God and His Church -- how man is a unique creation --- separate and apart in some special beyond that of animals; and to show t......more

Goodreads review by Cindy on December 09, 2021

This is a five star book but I probably only got three stars worth this time around. I will return until I wrong all 5 stars out of it!......more