The Everlasting Man

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The Everlasting Man

by G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton

EN·~10 hours·7 chapters

Chapters

7 total
1

THE EVERLASTING MAN

0:10
2

PREFATORY NOTE

1:31
3

INTRODUCTION THE PLAN OF THIS BOOK

25:54
4

PART I ON THE CREATURE CALLED MAN

5:43:00
5

PART II ON THE MAN CALLED CHRIST

4:01:36
6

APPENDIX I ON PREHISTORIC MAN

3:02
7

APPENDIX II ON AUTHORITY AND ACCURACY

2:21

Description

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.

Details

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.

About the author

G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton

G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton

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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