
THE EVERLASTING MAN
PREFATORY NOTE
INTRODUCTION THE PLAN OF THIS BOOK
PART I ON THE CREATURE CALLED MAN
PART II ON THE MAN CALLED CHRIST
APPENDIX I ON PREHISTORIC MAN
APPENDIX II ON AUTHORITY AND ACCURACY
Chesterton invites listeners on a sweeping journey through humanity’s story, tracing the rise of man from primitive myth to the singular revelation of Christ. With a blend of wit, imagination, and rigorous historical insight, he challenges the notion that Christianity is merely another ancient legend, showing how it stands apart from the surrounding pagan narratives. The early chapters map the evolution of belief, revealing a pattern that hints at a deeper, purposeful design behind human culture.
In a tone both conversational and erudite, he explores the paradox of believers and skeptics alike, probing why critics often miss the very essence they denounce. By juxtaposing the ordinary lives of ordinary people with grand cosmic questions, Chesterton makes the grand sweep of history feel intimate and immediate. Listeners will come away with a fresh perspective on how the story of one man reshapes the entire arc of civilization.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (592K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2021-06-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1874–1936
Best known for the Father Brown mysteries, he was one of England’s most lively essayists and critics, famous for turning serious ideas into witty, surprising prose. His work ranges from detective stories and poems to books on faith, politics, and literature, all marked by a love of paradox and common sense.
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