Thanks for the references. As you say they seem clearly metaphorical, but I guess I can see how they could have contributed to the misconception, especially whe

Thanks for the references. As you say they seem clearly metaphorical, but I guess I can see how they could have contributed to the misconception, especially when American evangelicalism decided the whole book was literal. I have read several of Chesterton's books, but I don't think I have ever gotten around to The Everlasting Man. Someday.