Friday, February 17, 2012

Chesterton on German "higher" Biblical criticism

I am working on my contribution to Mulier-Fortis's meme (hate that word, coined by Dorkins) and, if no one else has already done so, will propose one of the most re-readable books I know, Chesterton's The Flying Inn. Written over a hundred years ago, it describes an ultimately unsuccessful Muslim takeover of England. 

If you are as sceptical as I am of the value of German "higher" Biblical criticism, and are not already familiar with it, read Chapter IX of Chesterton's book. It reflects my views entirely. It is also extremely funny.

2 comments:

Craig Prostak said...

There is evidence in your blog of anti-German racism. I am thinking of reporting you.

Chris Hall said...

The Flying Inn was never one of GKC's novels that I'd considered reading. Added to my list now.