The New Jerusalem

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The New Jerusalem

by G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton

EN·~8 hours·16 chapters

Chapters

16 total
1

THE NEW JERUSALEM - By G. K. Chesterton

0:02
2

PREFACE

3:23
3

CHAPTER I. — THE WAY OF THE CITIES

31:09
4

CHAPTER II. — THE WAY OF THE DESERT

40:52
5

CHAPTER III. — THE GATES OF THE CITY

35:19
6

CHAPTER IV. — THE PHILOSOPHY OF SIGHT-SEEING

30:45
7

CHAPTER V. — THE STREETS OF THE CITY

45:32
8

CHAPTER VI. — THE GROUPS OF THE CITY

39:10
9

CHAPTER VII. — THE SHADOW OF THE PROBLEM

30:24
10

CHAPTER VIII. — THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DESERT

39:45

Description

In a delightfully rambling tone, the narrator steps out of a quiet English garden and begins a backward trek through history, using the season of Christmas as a compass. He likens modern humanity to a traveler who has forgotten his destination, forcing a return to familiar sign‑posts to rediscover meaning. Along the way, a loyal dog and a stubborn donkey become unexpected companions, embodying home and the stubbornness of habit.

The notebook‑style reflections were penned on the spot in Palestine, offering raw, unfiltered observations on the tangled politics of Jews, Arabs, and the broader Western mindset. With characteristic wit, the author balances earnest concern and gentle satire, questioning the simplistic narratives of victimhood and oppression while probing the possibilities of a more independent future. Listeners will be drawn into a lively, thought‑provoking meditation that feels both like a personal diary and a broader cultural critique.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (513K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

E-text prepared by Joe Moretti

Release date

2004-09-15

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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