Orthodoxy
by G.K. Chesterton
Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton holds a highly rated rating of 4.23 out of 5, based on 18.3K reader ratings. First published in 1908. The book spans 168 pages.
About Orthodoxy
This book is meant to be a companion to "Heretics," and to put the positive side in addition to the negative. Many critics complained of the book because it merely criticised current philosophies without offering any alternative philosophy. This book is an attempt to answer the challenge. It is the purpose of the writer to attempt an explanation, not of whether the Christian Faith can be believed, but of how he personally has come to believe it. The book is therefore arranged upon the positive principle of a riddle and its answer. It deals first with all the writer's own solitary and sincere speculations and then with the startling style in which they were all suddenly satisfied by the Christian Theology. The writer regards it as amounting to a convincing creed. But if it is not that it is at least a repeated and surprising coincidence.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | G.K. Chesterton |
| Published | 1908 |
| Pages | 168 |
| Genres | Religion & Spirituality, Christian, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.23 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 18,303 |
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What genre is Orthodoxy?
Orthodoxy is categorized as Religion & Spirituality, Christian, Non-Fiction, Philosophy. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is Orthodoxy worth reading?
Based on 18.3K reader ratings, Orthodoxy has an average score of 4.23 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Orthodoxy?
Orthodoxy has 168 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Orthodoxy?
Orthodoxy was written by G.K. Chesterton. It was first published in 1908.
What is the ISBN for Orthodoxy?
The ISBN-13 for Orthodoxy is 9781600965270.0.
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