Our modern world — wide awake to its own progress and virtues — disdains the antiquated notions of Christianity. Wouldn’t humankind be much improved by the extinction of this unsightly ideology? This book is a winsome response that is delightfully sharp-witted and disarmingly sincere. In Orthodoxy, masterful thinker, literary critic, and lay theologian, G. K. Chesterton (1874-1935), pairs whimsey and wisdom to offer a robust defense of the Christian faith. Addressing the noisy contentions of secular humanism, Chesterton lays forth a defense of the Biblical worldview, asserting not only its truth, but also its necessity for a healthy society. Originally published in 1908, this unique work feels remarkably current. Orthodoxy offers a sound apologetic without being pompous or abstract. In it, readers will discover… • True orthodoxy as a kind of “romance” through which the believer is wooed into authentic, spiritual connection with God • An exploration of why the Biblical teachings of the Fall and Original Sin are, in fact, hopeful • The vital truth hidden within the Christian doctrine of Hell • How a thriving relationship with a personal God produces individuals who are truly alive • Why the virtues of Christianity cannot be divorced from the fullness of the Christian faith Chesterton’s engaging defense of orthodoxy finds its ultimate delight in the person of Jesus Himself, concluding with an invitation into His deep and mysterious joy!
