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Children, with their boundless energy and fierce spirits, crave repetition and consistency, often urging, "Do it again." In contrast, adults struggle to find joy in monotony. Yet, perhaps God delights in it, repeating the cycle of day and night with the sun and moon. Each daisy may not be a product of mere necessity but a unique creation, reflecting God's eternal youthful spirit, while humanity has grown weary and aged. In this compelling work, G.K. Chesterton offers a passionate defense of Christianity, countering reductionist materialism with humor, joy, and appreciation for the world's beauty. He challenges the perception of orthodoxy as dry or nonsensical, revealing it as a fitting response to the peculiarities of existence. For those who overlook the world's oddities, this book is vital. While fairies may be absent, the sun, rivers, trees, and sky possess their own enchantment, as wondrous as any tale. Engage with this text, then step outside to marvel at the extraordinary reality around you.
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Orthodoxy, G. K. Chesterton
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- Année de publication
- 2020
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- Titre
- Orthodoxy
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- G. K. Chesterton
- Éditeur
- CANON PR
- Publié
- 2020
- ISBN10
- 1952410487
- ISBN13
- 9781952410482
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Nonfiction, Sciences sociales, Esotérisme & Religion, Thèmes religieux, Thématique philosophique, Religion, Spiritualité et spiritualisme, Thèmes chrétiens, Christianisme, Théologie, Angleterre, Apologétique, Apologétique chrétienne
- Première publication
- 1908
- Titre original
- Orthodoxy, A personal philosophy
- Évaluation
- 4,5 sur 5
- Description
- Children, with their boundless energy and fierce spirits, crave repetition and consistency, often urging, "Do it again." In contrast, adults struggle to find joy in monotony. Yet, perhaps God delights in it, repeating the cycle of day and night with the sun and moon. Each daisy may not be a product of mere necessity but a unique creation, reflecting God's eternal youthful spirit, while humanity has grown weary and aged. In this compelling work, G.K. Chesterton offers a passionate defense of Christianity, countering reductionist materialism with humor, joy, and appreciation for the world's beauty. He challenges the perception of orthodoxy as dry or nonsensical, revealing it as a fitting response to the peculiarities of existence. For those who overlook the world's oddities, this book is vital. While fairies may be absent, the sun, rivers, trees, and sky possess their own enchantment, as wondrous as any tale. Engage with this text, then step outside to marvel at the extraordinary reality around you.