Mere Christianity

By: C. S. Lewis

Narrated by: Geoffrey Howard

Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins

Publisher's summary

Mere Christianity is C.S. Lewis' forceful and accessible doctrine of Christian belief. 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 sees as the fundamental truths of the religion. Rejecting the boundaries that divide Christianity's many denominations, C.S. Lewis finds a common ground on which all those who have Christian faith can stand together, proving that "at the center of each there is something, or a Someone, who against all divergences of belief, all differences of temperament, all memories of mutual persecution, speaks with the same voice".

©1942 C. S. Lewis Pte. Ltd. (P)2000 Blackstone Audiobooks

Critic reviews

"Geoffrey Howard's performance is superb; he is clear and unhurried, giving just the right emphasis and/or inflection....Whether or not one agrees with Lewis's arguments, it is a pleasure to hear such a skillful reading of an eloquent work." (Library Journal)

Worthy the listen

It is a bit monotone but the material is excellent. I found some of the examples really helpful in my walk in Christianity.

The Best

I first read Mere Christianity over 40 years ago as a young teenager. More than any other author, I credit CS Lewis and Mere Christianity for my conversion to Christ. This book describes Christ and scripture in much the way a good preacher elucidates the Bible. He brings it together into an aha moment. At 62 I am still astonished at this book's capacity to do so. in some very minor ways it seems to be a product of its times, the early 1940s. Yet, all in all it's message is timeless and compelling!

sweet and "simple" but deeply profound

Simple because it is non denominational basic Christianity. Profound because the way Lewis presents Christianity shows how deep and wide and magnificent is the God who has humanity's best interests in mind.

amazing

amazing. I must read. A classic. timeless any Christian who wants and says Jesus is Lord must read this book

Beautifully Written!

I recommend this to all who are seeking truth and especially those who have accepted Christ. This is milk and meat. It definitely give a person some things to consider. Typical C.S. Lewis fashion and it is well read!

great book by great author

has been a favourite inspirational and thought provoking book all my adult life. really good to get an audio version.

Wonderful book

One of the best books I have ever read to rationally prove the existence of the Christian God. For everyone doubting a must read!

clarity

clear on the task. clear explanation of difficult parts of Christianity. clear picture of what humans are meant to be.

Analogies & Practical Explanations

“As long as your own personality is what you are bothering about, you are not going to Him at all. The very first step is to try to forget about the self all together. Your real new self, which is Christ’s, and also yours, and yours just because it is His, will not come as long as you are looking for it. It will come when you are looking for Him.”
Ch. 11 - The New Men

I finished and felt I needed to start again. So much goodness for my personal faith walk. The chapter on forgiveness was transformational. I had never experienced the truth of forgiveness like it is presented in this book. Many analogies and practical explanations that make a being a Christian so much more tangible. Looking forward to rereading!

Expanded my faith in Christ

Expanded my faith in Christ.
Learned about the natural law.
Straight forward my written.