Orthodoxy

De: G. K. Chesterton

Narrado por: Philippe Duquenoy

Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton is a book from the early 1900s, which explores the reasoning behind accepting Christianity as the logical and true religion. Chesterton begins with the statement of a problem which humanity faces every day. He claims that humans by their very nature have a double need: a desire for imagination and a desire for reason. This could also be seen as the desire for the logical and the desire for the illogical. Individuals seek a balance between the two extremes, and the fulfillment of this balance is what leads to internal peace and satisfaction.

Chesterton asserts that the only faith which can fulfill this difficult double need is Christianity. The principals of the faith allow for some interpretation of truth, but also are consistently clear about the differences between good and evil, and right and wrong. The book acts as a guide which explains how Christianity is the best choice for all human beings, not because it's outside of our world and an independent truth, but because it is the answer to our base needs and desires. Only when Christianity is seen as a way of life instead of a belief can the true power of the faith be realized.

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life changing book

One of the best books I have ever read/heard. Started out reading the print but decided to purchase the audio also. Have now read and listened to it twice. The narrator for the audio was superb. I wish I had been told about this book 20 years ago.

Very deep expose'

I've been through this three times and I'm still unpacking it. Chesterton' thought is lucid, funny, and (as stated in the title) Deep. If you are agnostic and frustrated at not hearing a good argument for God (let alone Christianity), this book will be the fire hose you always wanted to drink from!

Apostle of Common Sense

Chesterton is the Apostle of Common Sense.
A must for Anyone who thinks! Well Done!

best book ever.

i listen to this a couple of times a month. great narration of this fantastic book.

Philosophical thesis

This review gives “Story:” zero because there is no story. It’s a deep logical and philosophical thesis. It is well read and feels it authentically captures the tone of Chesterton.

Logical arguments supporting Christianity

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book. What stood out most was Chesterton’s command of language and the logical arguments he skillfully presented. How I wish I would have read this in my earlier years.