• Mere Christianity

  • By: C. S. Lewis
  • Narrated by: Geoffrey Howard
  • Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (12,387 ratings)

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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".
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"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)

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This is my favorite book

I love C. S. Lewis, he is a genius. He breaks down Christianity in a way everyone can understand!

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Mere Christianity

If you are not searching for Christ in your life, this book may not have great meaning. I am searching for God and I really enjoy this book. Along with many of the other books C S Lewis has written this book is excellent. The reader is excellent. I did slow it down to .9.

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Perfect for the Non-Christian and Christian

Mere Christianity is clear, concise and intelligently written. I could not recommend it more highly.

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Truth speaks loud

A timely and refreshing visit of what life is about. This truth will set you free.

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A must read and re read annually

Lewis presents his case for Christ in an accessible manner not available anywhere else. Great book

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Brilliant author

An intellectual book with simple but brilliant explanations of what it is to be a Christ follower, or not. I will need numerous read throughs to fully comprehend.

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Everyone who calls themselves a Christian Needs to read this

I’ve listened to this book around 9 times and besides the Bible, Mere Christianity has had more impact on my life then any other book. Everyone who calls themselves a Christian needs to read this. C.S. Lewis’s analogies bring so much clarity to everything that I’d been taught. Even though I’ve been through this book so many times there is always something new I pick up on. Always new clarity and keeps me focused on God and what he has done for us. This is my favorite C.S. Lewis book.

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This book is fascinating!!!!

Must read!!!! Deep philosophical analysis from a non-christian and christian perspective. I am fascinated!

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Merely Awesome

An introduction to Christianity that walks you into the inevitable— with all your questions and concerns addressed AND resolved— I found myself faced with a clean and honest choice for the first time in my life. Become a Christian or not. I Said YES.

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Life changing!

I’ve read it several times and absolutely adore this book! Life altering and transforming!! Must read.

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