Mere Christianity Paperback - 1986
by C. S. Lewis
About this book
In the classic Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis, the most important writer of the 20th century, explores the common ground upon which all of those of Christian faith stand together. 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. -C.S. Lewis Official Website.
In 1943 Great Britain, when hope and the moral fabric of society were threatened by the relentless inhumanity of global war, an Oxford don was invited to give a series of radio lectures addressing the central issues of Christianity. Over seventy years after the original lectures, the topic retains it urgency. 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. As Lewis clearly demonstrates, Christianity is not a religion of flitting angels and blind faith, but of free will, an innate sense of justice and the grace of God.
Reader reviews for Mere Christianity
Review summary
Readers are sharply divided on this mid?century classic of Christian apologetics. Admirers praise its clear, conversational prose, vivid analogies, and step?by?step case for the core tenets of Christianity, calling it inspiring, practical, and especially helpful for seekers and new or newly committed believers. Many value its humility about unanswered questions and its emphasis on moral formation, while noting it works best when read slowly and reflectively. Critics, however, find the arguments philosophically thin or circular—especially the moral law case and the “liar–lunatic–Lord” trilemma—and fault Lewis for straw men, a patronizing tone, and meandering logic. Several call parts dated or offensive, citing views on gender, sexuality, capital punishment, and war. Overall, its influence and accessibility are widely acknowledged, but its persuasiveness tends to track the reader’s prior sympathies.
Readers say this book is:
thought-provokingaccessibleinspiringpolarizingdatedlogicalsimplisticchallengingconcisepreachyWrite a review for this book
Important Terms and Guidelines
- Please focus on the book’s content and context. Also, add any personal comments as to how you enjoyed the book. Substantiate your likes and dislikes. You may make comparisons to other books.
- Reviews must be at least 140 characters in length.
- Please do not reveal critical plot elements.
- This is not a help line. Contact customer support if you need help.
Your review must not include:
- Obscenities, discriminatory language, or other insulting language not suitable for public domain
- Advertisements, “spam” content, or references to other products, offers or websites.
- Email addresses, URLs, phone numbers, physical addresses or other contact information.
- Overly critical comments about other reviews or reviewers
- Time-sensitive material (i.e. promotional tours, seminars, lectures, etc.)
- Availability, price, or alternative ordering/shipping information
From the publisher
First edition identification
Geoffrey Bles published the First UK Edition in London, 1952. The hardcover is red cloth bound in Octavo, housed in a Morocco clamshell box.
The Macmillan Company published the First US Edition, First Printing in New York, 1952. The hardcover is bound in blue cloth, silver titling in octavo.
Details
- Title Mere Christianity
- Author C. S. Lewis
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Revised
- Pages 192
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher MacMillan Publishing Company, New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Publication date April 16, 1986
- ISBN 9780020869405 / 0020869401
- Weight 0.5 lbs (0.23 kg)
- Dimensions 8.2 x 5.46 x 0.57 in (20.83 x 13.87 x 1.45 cm)
- Category Religion - Classic Works
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 84020027
- Dewey Decimal Code 230
More Copies for Sale
Mere Christianity
by Lewis, C.S.
- Used
- Condition
- Used
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780020869405 / 0020869401
- Quantity available
- 1
- Seller
- Item price
-
A$8.65A$5.76 Delivery to USA
Show details
Mere Christianity
by Lewis, C.S.
- Used
- Good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780020869405 / 0020869401
- Quantity available
- 44
- Seller
- Item price
-
A$9.66Free Delivery to USA
Show details
Mere Christianity
by Lewis, C.S.
- Used
- Very good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780020869405 / 0020869401
- Quantity available
- 11
- Seller
- Item price
-
A$9.82Free Delivery to USA
Show details
Mere Christianity
by Lewis, C.S.
- Used
- Acceptable
- Paperback
- Condition
- Acceptable
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780020869405 / 0020869401
- Quantity available
- 1
- Seller
- Item price
-
A$9.82Free Delivery to USA
Show details
Mere Christianity
by Lewis, C.S.
- Used
- Acceptable
- Paperback
- Condition
- Acceptable
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780020869405 / 0020869401
- Quantity available
- 17
- Seller
- Item price
-
A$9.83Free Delivery to USA
Show details
Mere Christianity
by Lewis, C.S.
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- GOOD. Gift inscription. Small bruise to top corner.
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780020869405 / 0020869401
- Quantity available
- 1
- Seller
- Item price
-
A$11.55A$11.41 Delivery to USA
Show details
Mere Christianity
by Lewis, C.S
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used
- Edition
- Revised
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780020869405 / 0020869401
- Quantity available
- 1
- Seller
- Item price
-
A$13.69Free Delivery to USA
Show details
Mere Christianity
by Lewis, C. S.
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- NEAR FINE. Note to title page.
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780020869405 / 0020869401
- Quantity available
- 1
- Seller
- Item price
-
A$14.44A$11.41 Delivery to USA
Show details
Mere Christianity
by Lewis, C.S
- Used
- Good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780020869405 / 0020869401
- Quantity available
- 1
- Seller
- Item price
-
A$14.63Free Delivery to USA
Show details
Mere Christianity
- Used
- Condition
- Used
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780020869405 / 0020869401
- Quantity available
- 1
- Seller
- Item price
-
A$16.14Free Delivery to USA