Mere Christianity if the most popular of C. S. Lewis's works of nonfiction, with several million copies sold worldwide. Heard first as radio addresses and then published as three separate books The Case for Christianity, Christian Behavior, and Beyond Personality this book brings together Lewis's legendary broadcast talks of the war years, talks in which he set out simply to "explain and defend the belief that has been common to nearly all Christians at all times." It is a collection of scintillating brilliance which remains strikingly fresh for the modern reader, and which confirms C. S. Lewis's reputation as one of the leading Christian writers and thinkers of our age.
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C. S. Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English literature at Oxford University until 1954 when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held unti
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The late Lewis, Oxford professor, scholar, author, and Christian apologist, presents the listener with a case for orthodox Christianity. This is definitely not the shouting, stomping, sweating, spitting televangelist fare so often parodied; Lewis employs logical arguments that are eloquently expressed. He describes those doctrines that the four major denominations in Britain (Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Roman Catholic) would have in common, e.g., original sin, the transcendent Creator God, and the divinity of Jesus as well as his atonement and bodily resurrection. Geoffrey Howard reads both works, and his performance is superb; he is clear and unhurried, giving just the right emphasis and/or inflection. The volume on the Blackstone edition is recorded at a higher level than HarperAudio's. Otherwise there were no perceived differences in the recordings. If your institution can afford it, the Blackstone production would be preferred because of its sturdy case and the announcement of side changes. Whether or not one agrees with Lewis's arguments, it is a pleasure to hear such a skillful reading of an eloquent work. Public libraries as well as institutions that teach religion/theology or speech should consider. Michael T. Fein, Central Virginia Community Coll., Lynchburg Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
"As we witness Lewis develop we find that these volumes are working as a kind of unconscious autobiography."--Books & Culture
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Beyond a shadow of a doubt, this book forces individuals to discuss the Christian faith in a way like no other book has before it. For that alone, this book is and will always be a must read for anyone, everywhere.
Secondly, this book is a fantastic litmus test to see what biases individuals bring into the read and highlights their preconceived beliefs while challenging a person to actually think about faith instead of blindly go along with everyone else
Is all of Lewis's arguments infallible? Of corse not. However, almost every individual I have read or heard "easily refute" the books points never seem to realize that they do not see the infallibility of their own arguments and the ease at which their remarks can be refuted, many times over.
This book certainly better portrays the structure of a belief in Christ without being preachy and does challenge the reader to question all aspects of faith.
It is easy to see why C.S. Lewis continues to be a mentor for this generations current classic authors, such as Richard Foster and Dallas Willard, and for the authors of the next generation, such as J.G. Marking's "A Voice Is Calling"
If you don't own this book...you are missing out on something entirely too rare in this day and age: a genuine examination and dialogue of faith
Beyond a shadow of a doubt, this book forces individuals to discuss the Christian faith in a way like no other book has before it. For that alone, this book is and will always be a must read for anyone, everywhere.
Secondly, this book is a fantastic litmus test to see what biases individuals bring into the read and highlights their preconceived beliefs while challenging a person to actually think about faith instead of blindly go along with everyone else.
Is all of Lewis's arguments infallible? Of course not. However, almost every individual I have read or heard "easily refute" the books points never seem to realize that they do not see the infallibility of their own arguments and the ease at which their remarks can be refuted, many times over.
This book certainly better portrays the structure of a belief in Christ without being preachy and does challenge the reader to question all aspects of faith.
It is easy to see why C.S. Lewis continues to be a mentor for this generations current classic authors, such as Richard Foster and Dallas Willard, and for the authors of the next generation, such as J.G. Marking's "A Voice Is Calling"
If you don't own this book...you are missing out on something entirely too rare in this day and age: a genuine examination and dialogue of fait
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