Orthodoxy is the trunk of the tree from which all the other branches of Chesterton grow. It is a masterpiece of rhetoric, and it is simply one of the best books written in the 20th century.
If you... More > only read one book by Chesterton – well then shame on you – but if you only read one book by Chesterton, it has to be Orthodoxy. But don’t compound your shame by thinking you can get away with reading it only once. Or only twice.< Less
An influential Christian author of the 20th century, G.K. Chesterton wrote Orthodoxy as a defense of the Christian faith. Meant to be a companion to Chesterton's Heretics, Orthodoxy constructs an... More > "alternative philosophy" to the philosophies of the time. Chesterton explains both why he believes that Orthodox Christianity best explains human existence, and why he does not find other philosophies convincing. However, in defending Christianity, Chesterton does not avoid the paradox, wonder, or mystery of Christianity. After all Orthodoxy is--as the author himself notes--also a spiritual and intellectual autobiography as well, with Chesterton providing illustrations and examples from his own life. In fact, because of the autobiographical element, many readers are pleasantly surprised by the wit and humor with which he tackles the difficult subjects in Christianity. An important defense of Christianity, Chesterton's Orthodoxy is a highly recommended, powerful, and winsome book. -Tim Perrine, CCEL Staff Writer< Less
Orthodoxy is a book by G. K. Chesterton that has become a classic of Christian apologetics. Chesterton considered this book a companion to his other work, Heretics. Chesterton states the purpose is... More > to "attempt an explanation, not of whether the Christian faith can be believed, but of how he personally has come to believe it." In it, Chesterton presents an original view of Christian religion. He sees it as the answer to natural human needs, the "answer to a riddle" in his own words, and not simply as an arbitrary truth received from somewhere outside the boundaries of human experience. The book is developed as an intellectual quest by a spiritually curious person. While looking for the meaning of life he finds truth that uniquely fulfills human needs. This is the truth revealed in Christianity. It is also the way in which he describes his spiritual journey. He thought of himself as making a "blueprint" of what would be necessary in a religion.< Less
Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton (Illustrated):
— A Classic!
— Includes an Active Index and Table of Contents
— Includes Illustrations by 18th Century artist, William... More > Turner
Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton has become a classic of Christian apologetics. In the book's preface Chesterton states the purpose is to "attempt an explanation, not of whether the Christian faith can be believed, but of how he personally has come to believe it." In it, Chesterton presents an original view of Christian religion. He sees it as the answer to natural human needs, the "answer to a riddle" in his own words, and not simply as an arbitrary truth received from somewhere outside the boundaries of human experience.
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“Orthodoxy (1908) is a book that has become a classic of Christian apologetics. Chesterton considered this book a companion to his other work ‘Heretics.’” Wikipedia.... More > “Many critics complained of the book called “Heretics” because it merely criticized current philosophies without offering any alternative philosophy. This book is an attempt to answer the challenge.” Preface< Less
“Orthodoxy (1908) is a book that has become a classic of Christian apologetics. Chesterton considered this book a companion to his other work ‘Heretics.’” Wikipedia.... More > “Many critics complained of the book called “Heretics” because it merely criticized current philosophies without offering any alternative philosophy. This book is an attempt to answer the challenge.” Preface< Less
Dedication
Introduction
1. The Basic Differences Summarized
2. A Response to Orthodox Critiques of Catholic Ecclesiological Preeminence
3. Theological Opinions on the Papacy Prior to 1054 in Both... More > Eastern and Western Christianity
4. Reflections on the Sack of Constantinople in 1204 and Lesser-Known Byzantine Atrocities
5. The Tendency Towards Caesaropapism in the Byzantine Empire and Eastern Orthodoxy
6. Development of Doctrine in Orthodoxy and Catholicism: Different in Essence?
7. Do St. Anselm, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Other Catholic Thinkers Adopt an Unbiblical Rationalism" Leading to a "Remote" or "Impersonal" God?
8. Orthodoxy, Apologetics, and Ecumenism
9. Is Orthodoxy Immune From Dissent, Modernism, and Scandal?
10. Orthodox Compromise on Divorce
11. Orthodox Sanctioning of Contraception
Appendix 1. St. Leo the Great on the Office of the Papacy
Appendix 2. Orthodox Anti-Catholicism
Appendix 3. The Filioque and the Eastern Church Fathers< Less
Dedication
Introduction
1. The Basic Differences Summarized
2. A Response to Orthodox Critiques of Catholic Ecclesiological Preeminence
3. Theological Opinions on the Papacy Prior to 1054 in Both... More > Eastern and Western Christianity
4. Reflections on the Sack of Constantinople in 1204 and Lesser-Known Byzantine Atrocities
5. The Tendency Towards Caesaropapism in the Byzantine Empire and Eastern Orthodoxy
6. Development of Doctrine in Orthodoxy and Catholicism: Different in Essence?
7. Do St. Anselm, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Other Catholic Thinkers Adopt an Unbiblical Rationalism" Leading to a "Remote" or "Impersonal" God?
8. Orthodoxy, Apologetics, and Ecumenism
9. Is Orthodoxy Immune From Dissent, Modernism, and Scandal?
10. Orthodox Compromise on Divorce
11. Orthodox Sanctioning of Contraception
Appendix 1. St. Leo the Great on the Office of the Papacy
Appendix 2. Orthodox Anti-Catholicism
Appendix 3. The Filioque and the Eastern Church Fathers< Less
