ORTHODOXY PB

Chestertons classic explanation of the essentials of the Christian faith and of his pilgrimage to belief. Written in 1908, it displays all the intellectual clarity and literary skill of one of this century's greatest and most thoughtful authors When the word 'orthodoxy' is used here it means the Apostles' Creed, as understood by all who call themselves Christians . . . until a very short time ago. It is perilously easy to adjust our beliefs to the trends of the day. Orthodoxy remains a timely antidote. Antiquated. Unimaginative. Repressive. We've all heard these common reactions to orthodox Christian beliefs. Even Christians themselves are guilty of the tendency to discard historic Christianity. As Charles Colson writes in the foreword. 'Evengelicals, despite their professed belief in the Bible, have not been exempt from the influence of the postmodernist spirit.' This spirit is averse to Truth and the obedience that follows. And people today, as in Chesteron's day, continue to look anywhere but heavenward for something to believe in.