• Mere Christianity

  • By: C. S. Lewis
  • Narrated by: Geoffrey Howard
  • Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (12,365 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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Amazing!!

Lewis does an amazing job of breaking down Christianity to what is truly important—not by denominations or a particular set of standards, but according to God’s Word.

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A Revelation!

I had read this 30 years ago. Happy to revisit. So profound and refreshing. AND hopeful. I feel better about being a Christian because of this book.

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Mere Christianity

Very deep thinking that is helped my understanding riding by the down to earth examples that CS Lewis gave during the presentation

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Timelessly thought provoking

In one way like the Bible, Mere Christianity, can be read (or heard) many times over and provoke new thought and understanding each time.  It offers insight and understanding for both new and mature Christians. I would think it would even be esteemed, or at least respected, by even those who question the validity of Christianity.

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Excellent

Simple yet so detailed a view! I fully recommend! I will be listening again to this masterpiece.

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Jeffery read it for me

When Jeffrey read it, it was like it was meant for me. Besides being a good book, Jeffrey made me feel like I was in the book. Thank you Jeffrey. Have a blessed day.

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Revelation

Through the use of logic and analogy C.S. Lewis has superbly revealed and made understandable what it means to be a Christian. The passage of time has not diminished the appropriateness of his work.

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Absolutely amazing!

Reader has done a wonderful job reading a beautiful piece of work. Highly recommend this book!! I will be listening to it again!!

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the clear explanation of Christianity.

it helps you understand the relationship of yourself and God more clearly. Explaining true Christianity and worship.

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The entire literature.

I loved the entire reading. I don’t recall disliking anything I heard. It was encouraging and may not be the only time I lap through this book.

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