Highly influential in C. S. Lewis’ conversion from atheism to Christianity, The Everlasting Man continues to inspire new generations of readers.
Considered by many to be Chesterton’s greatest masterpiece, this book declares his comprehensive view of world history as informed by the Incarnation. Retelling mankind’s story from the very beginning, he shows how all human desires are fulfilled in the person of Christ and Christ’s church. With his characteristic brilliance and irony, he argues that Christianity is not just a religion to stand beside other religions, for the fact of the Incarnation sets it apart.
One of the most original and controversial theological works ever written, The Everlasting Man offers a commanding perspective of world history and aims to restore our sense of wonder in the universe, our God, and ourselves.
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"In Chesterton's typical witty yet pithy style of stating common sense objections to many of the modernist ideals, he walks the reader through the origins of the world, the searching of mythology and philosophy to the advent of Christ and the Church. A fantastic read. " — Noel (5 out of 5 stars)
"In Chesterton's typical witty yet pithy style of stating common sense objections to many of the modernist ideals, he walks the reader through the origins of the world, the searching of mythology and philosophy to the advent of Christ and the Church. A fantastic read. "
“I read Chesterton’s Everlasting Man and for the first time saw the whole Christian outline of history set out in a form that seemed to me to make sense.”
“A great carillonade of Christian verities.”
“Probably the best Chesterton has written. It is so rich in good sense, wit, and in plain, profound and cheerful truth that almost every page deserves a review to itself.”
“[In] the mood of clarity the author creates for us…Mr. Chesterton performs a miracle which comes well in this sophisticated age of scorn.”
“Here, as so often in Chesterton, we sense a lived, awakened faith. All that he writes derives from a keen intellect guided by the heart’s own knowledge.”
“Derek Perkins’s accessible delivery perfectly suits this dense work, which is said to have converted C. S. Lewis to Christianity from atheism. Although written in 1925, The Everlasting Man sounds surprisingly contemporary. Perkins’ style deftly captures Chesterton’s quest to identify what, if anything, makes a human uniquely human. Audio is the ideal format to fully appreciate Chesterton’s complexity…Listeners will be pleased to hear that the wit and wisdom found in the author’s Father Brown mysteries are also present here.”
" Oh Chesterton...I finally see why Lewis liked you so. I look forward to reading more of his stuff. This book was very interesting and some parts were downright hilarious. "
" Cause I can't read just one book at a time..... "
" This was my second time through The Everlasting Man. Need a few more! "
" A bit of a difficult read. Not as good as Orthodoxy. "
" logical look at mankind's development, and the touch of God... "
" This is quite amazing. Old world to new, old creation to new, pagainism to Christianity.. it's all here. Quotes to follow. "
" Another Chesterton book I wanted to read again. I still remember much from my first read or at least remember how much I enjoyed it. "
" Written with great wit and wisdom, a rebuttal to HG Wells evolutionary/atheistic 2 volume tome “A Short History of the World.” "
" A wonderful book suggested by my friend Christopher Bennage, to whom I am eternally grateful for peaking my interest in G.K. Chesterton. "
Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874–1936) published numerous works which include compilations of his voluminous journalism, novels, biographies, histories, criticism, Christian apologetics, poetry, and plays. Many of his novels have the genuine marks of genius. His books on Dickens (for whom he had a considerable affinity) and Saint Thomas Aquinas are considered classics in their fields.
Derek Perkins is a professional narrator and voice actor. He has earned numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration, as well as numerous Society of Voice Arts nominations. AudioFile magazine named him a Best Voice consecutively in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Augmented by a knowledge of three foreign languages and a facility with accents, he has narrated numerous titles in a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres.
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