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Title: The Ball and the Cross
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ball_and_the_Cross
Credits: Ben Crowder and David Widger
Summary: "The Ball and the Cross" by G. K. Chesterton is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the thematic conflict between faith and rationalism, presenting a tale that intertwines philosophical debate with fantastical elements as it follows its main characters, the fervent believer, Father Michael, and the rationalist scientist, Professor Lucifer, who embark on an extraordinary journey that tests their beliefs and principles. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Professor and the monk Michael aboard a flying ship, engaging in a spirited debate about science and religion. As they soar through the sky, both characters embody contrasting ideologies—the Professor mockingly dismisses religious symbols, particularly the cross, while Michael tries to defend the significance of faith. Their conversation quickly escalates as they confront the reality of their situation when the spaceship nearly collides with St. Paul's Cathedral, prompting deeper reflections on their beliefs. This opening sets the stage for a series of adventures filled with paradoxes and explorations of existential themes, paving the way for the ensuing conflict that will lead them to reconsider their views on faith, existence, and the nature of truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936
EBook No.: 5265
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 345
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories
Subject: Male friendship -- Fiction
Subject: Scotland -- Fiction
Subject: Christian fiction
Subject: Catholics -- Fiction
Subject: Allegories
Subject: Atheists -- Fiction
Subject: Men -- Scotland -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Ball and the Cross
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ball_and_the_Cross
Credits: Ben Crowder and David Widger
Summary: "The Ball and the Cross" by G. K. Chesterton is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the thematic conflict between faith and rationalism, presenting a tale that intertwines philosophical debate with fantastical elements as it follows its main characters, the fervent believer, Father Michael, and the rationalist scientist, Professor Lucifer, who embark on an extraordinary journey that tests their beliefs and principles. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Professor and the monk Michael aboard a flying ship, engaging in a spirited debate about science and religion. As they soar through the sky, both characters embody contrasting ideologies—the Professor mockingly dismisses religious symbols, particularly the cross, while Michael tries to defend the significance of faith. Their conversation quickly escalates as they confront the reality of their situation when the spaceship nearly collides with St. Paul's Cathedral, prompting deeper reflections on their beliefs. This opening sets the stage for a series of adventures filled with paradoxes and explorations of existential themes, paving the way for the ensuing conflict that will lead them to reconsider their views on faith, existence, and the nature of truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936
EBook No.: 5265
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 345
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories
Subject: Male friendship -- Fiction
Subject: Scotland -- Fiction
Subject: Christian fiction
Subject: Catholics -- Fiction
Subject: Allegories
Subject: Atheists -- Fiction
Subject: Men -- Scotland -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.