The Everlasting Man

by G K Chesterton

Paperback, 1993

Barcode

48

Call number

201 CHE

Status

Available

Call number

201 CHE

Pages

276

Description

Religion & Spirituality. Nonfiction. 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.… (more)

Publication

Ignatius Press (1993), Edition: Revised ed., 276 pages

Original publication date

1925

ISBN

0898704448 / 9780898704440

UPC

008987044482

Collection

Rating

(242 ratings; 4.2)

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LibraryThing member Eagleduck86
C.S. Lewis recommended this book more than any other.
LibraryThing member keylawk
Contains the great explanation for why Romans were convicted against Carthage -- the New Town. Describes Rome "rising from the dead", where it was placed under the foot of The Grace of Baal--"Hannibal".

Contains the "short story of mankind" - with the figure of Christ.

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