The Everlasting Man Complete and Unabridged A Study of Man, Myth, and the Meaning of History
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Sprache:Englisch
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Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
20.05.2011
Verlag
Sublime BooksSeitenzahl
220
Maße (L/B/H)
22.9/15.2/1.4 cm
Gewicht
365 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-61720-387-9
A sustained work of Christian philosophy examining the nature of humanity, myth, and history through a structured defense of the central claims of Christianity. G. K. Chesterton approaches the subject by first considering the distinctiveness of human beings in relation to the natural world, and then situating the figure of Christ within the broader context of world religions and mythologies. His method is comparative and analytical, drawing contrasts between Christianity and earlier belief systems while emphasizing continuity in human imagination and culture. Rather than proceeding as formal theology, the work develops as an argument grounded in history, symbolism, and philosophical reflection. Chesterton's style combines clarity with paradox, advancing his claims through reversal and reexamination of accepted assumptions. The result is a text that engages both belief and skepticism, presenting Christianity as a historical and intellectual phenomenon rather than solely a matter of doctrine. Positioned within early twentieth-century religious and philosophical writing, The Everlasting Man has remained influential in discussions of faith and reason, particularly for its role in shaping later Christian thinkers. Its continued readership reflects its capacity to address enduring questions concerning meaning, identity, and the interpretation of human history.
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