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. Every christian should read it whether you agree with it or not you can comment your opinion. Lewis, adapted from a series of bbc radio talks made between 1941 and 1944, while lewis was at oxford during the second world war. Author bio clive staples lewis 18981963 was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. Lewis presents mere christianity combined from four books.
Oreilly an irish priest, philosopher, theologian, and physicist, oreilly 19161978 regularly lead discussions of mere christianity with groups of lay people. Lewis acclaimed book, mere christianity, is answered. Lewiss forceful and accessible doctrine of christian. Book 1 1 there has been a great deal of soft soap talked about god for the last hundred years. Lewis s greatest book by devin brown discussing mere christianity study guide. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 191 pages and is available in paperback format. With a new foreword by lewiss stepson, douglas gresham, this illustrated gift edition evokes the historic time and place of the books creation. The main characters of this christian, religion story are. Lewiss legendary broadcast talks of the war years, talks in which he set out simply to explain and defend the belief that. Throughout the lines of this book, the theme christian morality is widely discussed.
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Right and wrong as a clue to the meaning of the universe 1. Considered a classic of christian apologetics, the transcripts of the broadcasts originally appeared in print as three separate pamphlets. The first edition of the novel was published in 1952, and was written by c. This page is designed to help make writings on and by c. It is not the same as the laws of physics or chemistry. The revered teacher and bestselling author of such classic christian works as mere christianity and the screwtape letters, c. Daniel and his wife, along with an incredible team, helped plant anchor city church in san diegoa third culture, multigenerational church who seeks to join the redemptive mission of god for our city and for the world. Daniel has been an editor with churchleaders for several years. If youre looking for a free download links of mere christianity c. In the first part of the book, lewis discusses the law of human nature. The book presents the quintessence of christianity. The work is a compilation of talks on christian philosophy that lewis gave to.
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Browse a complete collection of his books, sign up for a monthly enewsletter, find additional resources, and more. The case for christianity broadcast talks in the uk 1942, christian. Jun 02, 2009 bringing together lewis legendary broadcast talks during world war two from his three previous books the case for christianity, christian behavior, and beyond personality, mere christianity provides an unequaled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear this powerful apologetic for the christian faith. With a new foreword by lewis s stepson, douglas gresham, this illustrated gift edition evokes the historic time and place of the book s creation. There is an underlying theme to mere christianity that even the most careful reader can miss due to the many rich insights and. Not an easy book, yet it represents a masterful critique of certain forms of naturalism and educational philosophies based on them. In book 1 he works to build the foundations of his apology, or defense, of christianity as the answer to these profound, universal questions. Lewiss legendary radio broadcasts during the war years, in which he set out simply to explain and defend the belief that has been. He placed a great importance on the central beliefs. 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. Lewis s eloquent defense of the christian faith, originated as a series of bbc radio talks broadcast during the dark days of world war two. In book i, lewis explores the notion of right and wrong, which he argues is, at its core, an inherently human characteristic that is not, as some would argue, merely a social construct. Books 3 and 4 furnished more material for discussion because they were almost twice as long.