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The Everlasting Man
- Narrated by: John Franklyn-Robbins
- Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins
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Summary
Few people had a more profound effect on Christianity in the 20th century than G. K. Chesterton. The Everlasting Man, written in response to an anti-Christian history of humans penned by H.G. Wells, is considered Chesterton’s masterpiece. In it, he explains Christ’s place in history, asserting that the Christian myth carries more weight than other mythologies for one simple reason—it is the truth.
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- Tim Hutchinson
- 19-02-17
Sheer brilliance
I've always enjoyed Chesterton's poetic genius and his bird's eye view perspective on just about everything he puts his mind to. The Everlasting Man is certainly one of his masterpieces. Not only that, it is incredibly relevant for the current modern way the world is going.
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- happy reader
- 29-07-18
A challenging listen
Excellent narration. Fits the subject matter, which is profound , yet with a light touch.
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- RichardDM
- 26-04-20
A Pure Joy
This was a magnificent account of origins, cultures, customs and religions, which all served to prove the incompatible and necessary nature of the truth of Christianity and the unlikely extent of its influence and survival. The reader made me imagine Chesterton himself was reading it. Brilliant choice.
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- Andrew F
- 19-03-19
A journey thorough human history
Interesting subject matter. Bit difficult to understand at times. The rewind button comes in handy.
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- Mrs
- 14-03-18
Chesterton at his best
Really enjoyed listening to book. Some innovative ideas to think about. Worth listening. Would recommend.
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- Prof. Paul Williams, Bristol, UK
- 20-04-23
A triumph!
Chesterton was one of the sanest men who ever lived, as well as being one of the wittiest and most lovable. This is arguably his greatest nonfictional work, a sustained historical essay in Christian apologetics. Don’t let that put you off! Although the language and sentiments are dated at times (the book is, after all, just about a hundred years old), once you get used to GKC’s hilarious and intentionally paradoxical style you will be completely bowled over by his sheer - well, relevance, appropriateness, sanity! Chesterton was, after all, also a great novelist, speaker and debater against the likes of George Bernard Shaw and H.G. Wells. And in this reading by John Franklyn-Robbins Chesterton has found his perfect narrator. An absolutely brilliant reading, by someone who obviously enjoys and sympathises with his subject. Oh, do buy it. And listen all the way through, perhaps even reading along. GKC’s works can be bought easily and cheaply. Stunning, wonderful!
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- Gavin lee
- 29-07-21
Fantastic book
Fantastically , very informative , so very relevant now, even now here in our 2021
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- Chris Pearson
- 09-08-20
God
Yes. Especially liked the thoughts on prehistoric man, gave me a new insight which seems to be a lot more sensible than the myth we have now.
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