Books like Heretics by Gilbert Keith Chesterton
This volume gathers G.K. Chesterton’s essays in which he addresses religious and philosophical questions, offering his characteristic blend of wit and reasoned argument. The work reflects Chesterton’s reputation as a staunch defender of traditional values in a modern context.
First publish date: 1905
Genre: Religion & Spirituality/Christianity
Authors: Gilbert Keith Chesterton
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