Mere Christianity |
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| Title: | Mere Christianity |
| Author: | C. S. Lewis |
| Publisher: | HarperOne |
| Type: | Book / Paperback |
| Publication Date: | February, 2001 |
| ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0060652926 / 9780060652920 |
| List Price: | $13.99 |
| You Save: | $3.92 |
| Amazon Price: | $10.07 |
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A forceful and accessible discussion of Christian belief that has become one of the most popular introductions to Christianity and one of the most popular of Lewis’s books. Uncovers common ground upon which all Christians can stand together.
Amazon.com Review
In 1943 Great Britain, when hope and the moral fabric of society were threatened by the relentless inhumanity of global war, an Oxford don was invited to give a series of radio lectures addressing the central issues of Christianity. Over half a century after the original lectures, the topic retains it urgency. Expanded into book form, Mere Christianity never flinches as it sets out a rational basis for Christianity and builds an edifice of compassionate morality atop this foundation. As Mr. Lewis clearly demonstrates, Christianity is not a religion of flitting angels and blind faith, but of free will, an innate sense of justice and the grace of God.
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Customer Reviews:
• Mere Christianity Is In No Way Merely A Book
23 February, 2010
It's hard to believe that I've had this book sitting on my bookshelf for nearly six years. Had I known what I was missing I would have picked it up sooner. But as we Christians know, it's all in Gods' perfect timing. I may very well have not been ready for it six years ago.
This may be a small book in terms pages but it is packed full of wisdom. I often had to reread a sentence and even paragraph before I was able to grasp what the author was trying to convey but it was well worth it.
MERE CHRISTIANITY is for all believers no matter where they are at their walk with Christ, as well as for seekers. All who read this amazing book will walk away a better person for it. At least I would hope they would. A great tool for all Christians.
As a lover of music, I loved what C.S. Lewis said in chapter ten, titled HOPE:
"All scriptural imagery (harps, crowns, gold, etc.) is, of course, a merely symbolical attempt to express the inexpressible. Musical instruments are mentioned because for many people (not all) music is the thing known in the present life which most strongly suggest ecstasy and infinity."
Music is a huge part of my soul, who I am. To read of it in scripture and know Gods' intentions in regards to it goes way beyond words.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Mere Christianity
08 February, 2010
Beautifully written arguement why Christianity is logical and intelligent. A great read for those who need to acquire a better understanding of Christian Faith.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Essential Reading
10 February, 2010
One of the top Christian books on apologetics ever written. A very personal account...moving and persuasive. If you're a Christian, it will bolster your faith and make you smile. If you're not, you may very well be after reading this wonderful book.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Maestro Lewis
07 February, 2010
Mere Christianity is, if not the most successful apologetic book for Christianity, certainly one of the most discussed. Christians proudly point to it as an irrefutable argument for their faith. Atheists proudly point to their facile rebuttals as an example of how the 'best' logic that Christianity can muster is really no logic at all. Actually, that's not what C.S. Lewis had in mind when he wrote it. In Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis leads all the Christian religions to common ground. This book is in fact an initial foundation of the beliefs common to all Christians at all times.
Prior to 1943, these words were only heard as informal radio broadcasts. This is why you will see colloquialisms used and the conversational style of the writing. His prose is a pleasure to read, warm, personal and measured, while sparkling with wit and just a hint of irony. When you read Lewis' work, you can hear his voice. You can almost see him smoking his pipe, rocking in his chair, exclaiming "who would have thought!" when he presents his case. He then leads us up a ladder of logical thinking. He starts on the lowest step and gives us confidence to climb the next step. This is a man whose faith went through enormous testing, and in fact Lewis never reached the certainty and ease of mind that he was looking for. He suffered doubts all his life, especially when his wife died.
What makes this book so powerful is that Lewis strips away all the silly religious accretions that obscure the true message of this historic person known as Jesus of Nazareth. All of these notions keep many away from the faith. Lewis was an atheist who later became a Christian. He is perhaps one of the most qualified individuals to discuss a universe at war, for the idea of atheism and Christianity could not be more diametrically opposed. In the meantime, those of us who have not yet crossed over that river can learn much from Lewis' wisdom. I am a lawyer who knows what evidence will stand up in a court room. Lewis has it. I have been "convicted" by that evidence, by the grace of God.
Please visit my website at, Delight In Him, for more.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Articulate And Eminently Readable Classic Of Christian Apologetics
05 March, 2010
CS Lewis' apologetic classic, Mere Christianity, while dated in many ways (the basic content was formulated in a series of BBC radio broadcasts in the early 40s), is probably the best short and sweet introduction to the ideas of Christianity that you could ask for. Lewis was a fantastic author of both fiction and non-fiction, and his writing here is joy to read: lucid, humble, direct, and unpretentious, all at once. He communicates complex religious ideas to the common person gracefully, and somehow manages to avoid sounding like he is ever talking down to them. This is undoubtedly one of the primary reasons why this simple work has influenced so many people: it is approachable, but it isn't watered-down, either.
Another reason this work is so remarkable is because of how unconventional it was, for its time: rather than engaging in the kind of circular argumentation that Christians are commonly (and rightly) mocked for, Lewis attempts to build a philosophical case for the truth of Christianity from the ground up. With nary a bible verse citation or argument from design/revelation in sight, he begins, first, with the basic universal moral code found, in one variation or another, in all societies around the world, throughout history, and from there works his way up to the existence of a God. Not the Christian God, mind you, but merely a purely theistic conception of God. From there, he analyzes further types of religious ideas, rejecting what he views as false ideas as he goes along, until he comes to the basic concept of the God of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob, and from there begins to explore genuinely Christian religious concepts. The idea here was that one could arrive at a belief in the truth of Christianity through the process of reasoning alone. Needless to say, this remains hugely influential.
Well, so far, it sounds like I really like this book. So why only three stars? It is because Lewis' reasoning is often fallacious. Other reviews have gotten into specifics (the fallaciousness of the argument from universal morality, the fallaciousness of the liar/lunatic/lord argument, etc.), so I'll spare the recap. Needless to say, however, because of the weaknesses in this work's central arguments, I remain an unconvinced atheist. Nevertheless, this book is profoundly well-written, historically significant, and some of its ideas have made for interesting discussions with Christian friends. So I'm rating this three stars. This isn't anywhere near the best Christian apologetic available on the market, but you can't beat it as an introduction to the field of Christian apologetics. If you're Christian, you've probably already read this and most likely adore it. If you're a non-Christian, it might give you some interesting ideas to chew on for awhile, even if it isn't enough to sway your belief at all.
- Amazon Customer Review
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