Mere Christianity
by C.S. Lewis | Book Summary
Author: C.S. Lewis
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The book is the written form of a series of radio broadcasts that Lewis gave in England in the 1940's. There were three sets of broadcasts: "The Case for Christianity" (1942), "Christian Behaviour" (1943), and "Beyond Personality" (1944). Mere Christianity is a classic of Christian apologetics. It has led to the conversion of some notable unbelievers, including one of the key players in President Nixon's Watergate scandal, Chuck Colson. |
C.S. Lewis hardly needs an introduction. He is one of the most popular Christian writers of the 20th century. His most notable works include Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Problem with Pain, and The Chronicles of Narnia.
Although Lewis was baptized into the church of Ireland, he fell away from Christianity during adolescence. At the age of 32, under the influence of friends like J.R.R. Tolkien, Lewis reinvestigated God. He became a theist and eventually a Christian.
After his conversion, he aligned with the Church of England, though his friend Tolkien badly wanted him to be a Catholic. Lewis always sought to be above denominational lines throughout his writing. That is probably why he is generally liked by most Christians.
Mere Christianity
by C.S. Lewis
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | C.S. Lewis |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. |
| Date | 2001 |
| Pages | 227 |
Overview:
Mere Christianity is one of the most popular Christian books in history. In 2006, Christianity Today ranked Lewis's book third in its list of the most influential books since 1945. Some have even claimed Lewis is the most important writer of the 20th century.
The book is the written form of a series of radio broadcasts that Lewis gave in England in the 1940's. There were three sets of broadcasts: "The Case for Christianity" (1942), "Christian Behaviour" (1943), and "Beyond Personality" (1944).
Mere Christianity is a classic of Christian apologetics. It has led to the conversion of some notable unbelievers, including one of the key players in President Nixon's Watergate scandal, Chuck Colson.
C.S. Lewis hardly needs an introduction. He is one of the most popular Christian writers of the 20th century. His most notable works include Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Problem with Pain, and The Chronicles of Narnia.
Although Lewis was baptized into the church of Ireland, he fell away from Christianity during adolescence. At the age of 32, under the influence of friends like J.R.R. Tolkien, Lewis reinvestigated God. He became a theist and eventually a Christian.
After his conversion, he aligned with the Church of England, though his friend Tolkien badly wanted him to be a Catholic. Lewis always sought to be above denominational lines throughout his writing. That is probably why he is generally liked by most Christians.