Orthodoxy

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Orthodoxy

by G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton

EN·~6 hours·3 chapters

Chapters

3 total
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6:06:02
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ORTHODOXY

0:01
3

GILBERT K. CHESTERTON - PREFACE

1:36

Description

With the wit of a storyteller and the rigor of a philosopher, the author takes the reader on a lively tour through the paradoxes that make Christian belief both puzzling and comforting. He begins by answering critics who accused his earlier essays of merely tearing down other ideas, then offers his own personal journey from skeptical questioning to a joyful acceptance of faith. The narrative is peppered with vivid analogies—imagine a misdirected yachtsman discovering England as a new island—to illustrate how ordinary life can feel both strange and familiar.

Throughout the book the writer explores themes such as the nature of imagination, the role of miracles, and the balance between wonder and belonging. Each chapter unfolds as a set of mental pictures rather than strict logical proofs, allowing humor and paradox to guide the argument. Listeners will come away with a fresh appreciation for how a seemingly contradictory worldview can provide a satisfying, if unexpected, sense of home.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (352K characters)

Release date

1994-05-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton

G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton

1874–1936

Best known for the Father Brown stories, this endlessly quotable English writer brought wit, paradox, and big ideas to everything he touched. He moved easily between detective fiction, essays, criticism, and Christian thought, making serious subjects feel lively and readable.

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