Lewis book on christianity

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. Mere christianity summary from litcharts the creators of. 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. Lewis you can find this audio book is separated into individual chapters on my i am abled channel also. In 1943 great britain, when hope and the moral fabric of society were threatened by the relentless inhumanity of. I was long overdue, but recently, i finally sat down and read the classic, mere christianity, by c. Lewiss mere christianity princeton university press. Yet lewis writings went on to inspire generations of christians. Lewiss forceful and accessible doctrine of christian belief.

Mere christianity mere christianity is the most popular of c. Lewis as part of a summer sunday school curriculum, a handful of eager readers decided to form a c. Lewiss greatest book ebook devin brown zondervan 2015 epub. Mere christianity study guide by urban, steven ebook.

A poll of american teachers chose mere christianity as the most influential religious book of the 20th century. The essentials of christianity are presented in an enlightening, easytograsp narrative. First heard as informal radio broadcasts and then published as three separate books the case for. Clive staples lewis 29 november 1898 22 november 1963 was a british writer and lay theologian. The seventh and final book in the chronicles of narnia sets out the hope of a new narnia. 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 problem of pain, the screwtape letters, the great divorce, mere christianity. 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. Browse a complete collection of his books, sign up for a monthly enewsletter, find additional resources, and more. 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. 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. Although controversial at points, lewiss exploration of eschatological transformation. Lewis voice became nearly as recognizable as that of winston churchill during world war ii, when the talks were given.

Also a difficult book, but one that repays close study. 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. Mere christianity by c s lewis complete audio book read by. 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. The most trusted study guide to learning mere christianity. Lewis argues for the existence of god, and then proceeds to outline what he believes are the fundamental tenants of christianity. Lewis should not be difficult but rather a rewarding, lifechanging experience. Lewis, adapted from a series of bbc radio talks made between 1941 and 1944, while lewis was at oxford. Watch macats short video for a great introduction to c. One of the most popular introductions to christian faith ever written, mere christianity has sold millions of copies worldwide.

Lewis explains the concept of the trinity in terms of a threepersonal god. Mere christianity leaders notes these pages are a summary of c. Once i opened the book, and read the first chapter, i questioned what. Lewis which is heavily centered on the claims of morality in the face of materialistic philosophy. Although controversial at points, lewiss exploration of eschatological transformation has led many to explore christianity in greater detail. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important. Lewiss mere christianity, one of the most important theological books ever written. The beloved christian apologists best books range beyond the chronicles of narnia. 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. Mere christianity is a theological book written by c. Exploring the history, meaning, and relevance of c. Mere christianity is one of lewis most insightful books as well as one of his most difficult. The book has since become among the most popular evangelical works in existence. He held academic positions in english literature at both oxford university.

After hearing a presentation on the life and works of c. Lewis this study guide consists of approximately 49 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes. The notes have been summarized so that a group or discussion leader can lead. In 2006, mere christianity was placed third in christianity today s list of the most influential books amongst evangelicals since 1945. Lewis, the most important writer of the 20th century, explores the common ground upon which all of those of christian faith stand. Lewis addresses the confusion about how there could be a god that is one god. Find summaries for every chapter, including a mere christianity chapter summary chart to help you understand the book. Lewis s forceful and accessible doctrine of christian belief. Free download or read online mere christianity pdf epub book. Lewis and the catholic church, that in spite of the limitations that mere christianity had placed upon him, lewis groped progressively. Each of the discussions is labeled according to the book and chapters it includes. The first edition of the novel was published in 1952, and was written by c. I have divided mere christianity into six discussions. This small book is an excellent introduction to the thought of c.