Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Mere Christianity
Book Review: A great book
Summary: 5 Stars
C.S. Lewis did a wonderful job explaining what and why Christians believe what they believe and also references other religions and explains how they believe on the same topics. Many christians know what they are supposed to believe but never understand why. Once I picked this up, I couldn't put it down.Book Review: A logical review of Christian beliefs
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this book very well written. C.S. Lewis has a way of leading the reader through a logical progression of thoughts and uses examples that you can relate to in explaining various principles throughout the book. It's a good overview of Christianity for someone seeking the basic framework of beliefs agreed upon by all Christians, regardless of the particular religious expression of those beliefs (i.e.- Catholic, Protestant, born again Christians, etc.).Book Review: A lot of info in a small book.
Summary: 5 Stars
The first thing that hit me about this book is that I need to dog-ear every page, underline, highlight and make more notes than the margin provides. This is a book that needs to be read again and again, there's so much in the book. It's for all types of Christianity and puts those feelings and thoughts that we've all had into clear, concise King's English. I've only read it twice, and feel as though I've gleaned a small amount of the concepts of the author. It's easy to read, but you will want to savor and let a lot of your thinking that the book provokes, settle in.Book Review: A masterpiece! WARNING: WILL CHALLENGE YOUR THEOLOGY!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I first read this book while stuck in bed following a surgery I had in the summer of 1996. I found the book to be enjoyable (if somewhat heavy) reading as I first went through it. At first, there was nothing I hadn't expected; just a thoroughly well thought out, eminently logical, predominantly intellectual case built in defense of the Christian faith -- in short, typical Lewis.Then came the chapter entitled "The New Men."
In it, Lewis makes a masterful comparison between the New Birth and the Theory of Evolution, eventually reaching a discussion of Man's ultimate destiny, again presented eminently logically -- but with a conclusion which will shake the complacent, unthinking, indoctrinated churchgoer to his or her heels!!!
What is that conclusion, you ask? I'm not giving it away. You'll have to buy the book and see for yourself. Believe me, if taken to heart, it is life changing!
Book Review: A modern Classic
Summary: 4 Stars
The book has played a part in the conversion of many intelectuals to the Christian faith. I believe it is a must read for intellectuals of any faith. C. S. Lewis converted to faith late in his life and has a unique perspective. In this book he shows respect to other religions speaking on the great pragmatic teachings of all religions. He admits that Jesus was either God or insane and their is no middle ground based on what the bible records of his claims. He also discusses how people are the world's most valuable resource because their soul is immortal while governments,businesses, and everything else of the world is only temporary. This book approaches Christianity from a fearless standpoint and probes its reality deeply. If you like to search your soul and think, buy this book.