Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton (English) Paperback Book

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Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton (English) Paperback Book. In it, Chesterton presents an original view of Christian religion. The book was written when Chesterton was an Anglican. He converted to Catholicism 14 years later. This is the truth revealed in Christianity. Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Orthodoxy (1908) is a book by G. K. Chesterton that has become a classic of Christian apologetics. Chesterton considered this book a companion to his other work, Heretics. In the book's preface Chesterton states the purpose is to "attempt an explanation, not of whether the Christian faith can be believed, but of how he personally has come to believe it." In it, Chesterton presents an original view of Christian religion. He sees it as the answer to natural human needs, the "answer to a riddle" in his own words, and not simply as an arbitrary truth received from somewhere outside the boundaries of human experience. The book was written when Chesterton was an Anglican. He converted to Catholicism 14 years later. The title, Orthodoxy, is meant to avoid such sectarian questions. The book is developed as an intellectual quest by a spiritually curious person. While looking for the meaning of life he finds truth that uniquely fulfills human needs. This is the truth revealed in Christianity. Chesterton likens this discovery to a man setting off from the south coast of England, journeying for many days, only to arrive at Brighton, the point he originally left from. He does not at first recognize it, and thinks he has discovered something new-only to find that it has been found by many before him. Such a man, he proposes, would see the wondrous place he grew up in with newly appreciative eyes. This is a common theme in Chesterton's works, and one which he gave fictional embodiment to in Manalive. It is also the way he describes his spiritual journey. He thought of himself as making a "blueprint" of what would be necessary in a religion, only to find that the structure had already been built and was standing in front of him-that structure is the Church. The book has few quotations from (although many allusions to) Scripture. It also lacks authoritative statements by religious authorities. Chesterton sums up the essence of his intention in the introduction when he says, "When the word 'orthodoxy' is used here it means the Apostles' Creed, as understood by everybody calling himself Christian until a very short time ago and the general historic conduct of those who held such a creed. I have been forced by mere space to confine myself to what I have got from this creed; I do not touch the matter much disputed among modern Christians, of where we ourselves got it. This is not an ecclesiastical treatise but a sort of slovenly autobiography. But if any one wants my opinions about the actual nature of the authority, Mr. G. S. Street has only to throw me another challenge, and I will write him another book."(Page 5, Orthodoxy) Still, the book's message is presented as an intellectual inquiry by an individual looking for an explanation to the mysteries of human existence that satisfies his own innate reason. Yet, after investigation Chesterton is not merely convinced that orthodoxy is the right answer for his needs, but that it is right for all. Chapters: There are nine chapters: Introduction in Defense of Everything Else The Maniac The Suicide of Thought The Ethics of Elfland The Flag of the World The Paradoxes of Christianity The Eternal Revolution The Romance of Orthodoxy Authority and the Adventurer Gilbert Keith (G.K.) Chesterton, a self-admitted ..".person only too ready to write books upon the feeblest provocation," accepted a challenge from G.S. Street to pontificate on his personal philosophy in writing. Orthodoxy is that book. The author notes: "I will not call it my philosophy; for I did not make it. God and humanity made it; and it made me." Chesterton puts forth the charming allegory of an English Yachtsman who sets off in search of high-adventure, erringly miscalculates, erringly misnavigates, and erringly returns to England, thinking all the while he's discovered a virgin island in South Seas. Chesterton himself is too lazy to write out this "fine work," so he "give[s] it away for the purposes of philosophical illustr Details ISBN 1502722887 ISBN-13 9781502722881 Title Orthodoxy Author G.K. Chesterton Format Paperback Year 2014 Pages 132 Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform GEItemID:93338122; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! 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