The seventh and final book in the chronicles of narnia sets out the hope of a new narnia. Lewis argues for the existence of god, and then proceeds to outline what he believes are the fundamental tenants of christianity. Watch macats short video for a great introduction to c. The essentials of christianity are presented in an enlightening, easytograsp narrative. Clive staples lewis 29 november 1898 22 november 1963 was a british writer and lay theologian. Free download or read online mere christianity pdf epub book. Lewis addresses the confusion about how there could be a god that is one god.
In 1943 great britain, when hope and the moral fabric of society were threatened by the relentless inhumanity of. Lewiss forceful and accessible doctrine of christian belief. Lewiss mere christianity princeton university press. Lewis as part of a summer sunday school curriculum, a handful of eager readers decided to form a c. Mere christianity study guide by urban, steven ebook. First heard as informal radio broadcasts and then published as three separate books the case for christianity, christian behavior, and beyond personality mere christianity brings together what lewis saw as the fundamental truths of the religion. Each of the discussions is labeled according to the book and chapters it includes.
Once i opened the book, and read the first chapter, i questioned what. One of the most popular introductions to christian faith ever written, mere christianity has sold millions of copies worldwide. Although controversial at points, lewiss exploration of eschatological transformation. He held academic positions in english literature at both oxford university. Lewis which is heavily centered on the claims of morality in the face of materialistic philosophy. Mere christianity summary from litcharts the creators of. Lewis explains the concept of the trinity in terms of a threepersonal god. Lewiss greatest book ebook devin brown zondervan 2015 epub. Lewis voice became nearly as recognizable as that of winston churchill during world war ii, when the talks were given. Mere christianity leaders notes these pages are a summary of c. The book talks about christianity, explaining the religion and dispelling any controversies. Lewis and the catholic church, that in spite of the limitations that mere christianity had placed upon him, lewis groped progressively. Mere christianity is a theological book written by c. Find summaries for every chapter, including a mere christianity chapter summary chart to help you understand the book.
The beloved christian apologists best books range beyond the chronicles of narnia. The most trusted study guide to learning mere christianity. The book has since become among the most popular evangelical works in existence. The problem of pain, the screwtape letters, the great divorce, mere christianity.
Lewis, adapted from a series of bbc radio talks made between 1941 and 1944, while lewis was at oxford. Although controversial at points, lewiss exploration of eschatological transformation has led many to explore christianity in greater detail. In 2006, mere christianity was placed third in christianity today s list of the most influential books amongst evangelicals since 1945. A poll of american teachers chose mere christianity as the most influential religious book of the 20th century. First heard as informal radio broadcasts and then published as three separate books the case for.
Lewis s forceful and accessible doctrine of christian belief. Lewis, the most important writer of the 20th century, explores the common ground upon which all of those of christian faith stand. The first edition of the novel was published in 1952, and was written by c. The rival conceptions of god the first big division within humanity is between the majority, who believe in some kind of god or gods, and. Lewis is the spiritual homecoming story of clive staples lewis, a careful and thoughtful scholar who spent fifteen years journeying the long road from atheism to theism and, eventually, to christianity. Even if readers believed everything lewis has said in his book so far, they might not necessarily become a christianthe following week, they could get some bad news and decide to abandon. Lewis you can find this audio book is separated into individual chapters on my i am abled channel also. After hearing a presentation on the life and works of c. Also a difficult book, but one that repays close study.
Exploring the history, meaning, and relevance of c. With mere christianity, lewis is not looking to promote religion, or faith, but rather gently point out the many ways in which civilisation, emotion and human decency and its counterpart are so. This book brings together lewiss legendary radio broadcast talks in which he set out simply to explain and defend the. I was long overdue, but recently, i finally sat down and read the classic, mere christianity, by c. Browse a complete collection of his books, sign up for a monthly enewsletter, find additional resources, and more.
Yet lewis writings went on to inspire generations of christians. I have divided mere christianity into six discussions. Lewis argues for the logical validity of christianity, defends the religion from its critics, and looks in detail at what the life of a christian is like in the first part of the. Mere christianity mere christianity is the most popular of c. Mere christianity by c s lewis complete audio book read by. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important. This small book is an excellent introduction to the thought of c. This book mere christianity published in 1953 was based on the transcript of the bbc radio broadcast that lewis gave at oxford during world war ii 19411944. Lewis begins with human nature, the law, the ability to discern between right and wrong, and stepbystep, slowly but surely, comes to understand christianity and god manifested all the way. The notes have been summarized so that a group or discussion leader can lead. Mere christianity is one of lewis most insightful books as well as one of his most difficult. Lewiss eloquent and winsome defense of the christian faith, originated as a series of bbc radio talks broadcast during the dark days of world war two.
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