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)

For the educated non-Christians - and Christians too!

Do you want to know what Christianity truly is? Read this book! Put. Your shield down and hear what the author has to say. You won't regret. Then make up your mind.

Fantastic 'listen'

Would you consider the audio edition of Mere Christianity to be better than the print version?

Maybe not. While I don't have much time to sit down and read, sometimes I wish I could highlight some of the wonderful points. There is bookmarking though, if you have a moment to reach down and click on it.

What other book might you compare Mere Christianity to and why?

I don't know. It is like nothing I have ever read. CS Lewis thinks on levels above the general public.

Have you listened to any of Geoffrey Howard’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Deep into the realm of possibilities and realities.

Any additional comments?

This is a fantastic thought provoking argument for the reality of Christianity

El mejor libro del mundo

Lewis explains Christianity with the clarity and wit that enamors every soul with Jesus. Outstanding!

Opening the mind

This was a very pleasant enlightenment to the depths of what we believe and how we or better said I believe. The foundation on which we build our beliefs upon, made very simple with this book. I loved the way simple thought was made to dig deeper into the ideas we project in the way we live when we say" I am a Christian." I found this book spoke volumes to me of how much I really don't know and how much I placed on feelings when it came to my soul and where I stood in Christ. I Truly enjoyed this book. have listened twice and got plenty each time.

Something to Think About

Good listening material. Definately gives something to think about. Enjoyed the reasonable chapter lengths that kept the book easy to listen to.

Mere Christianity

Where does Mere Christianity rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Very High right along C.S. Lewis' Screwtape Letters

Who was your favorite character and why?

N/A

Which character – as performed by Geoffrey Howard – was your favorite?

The book is a non-fiction book, written by C.S. Lewis. So the only character, the one speaking, is C.S. Lewis

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I wouldn't make a movie of this book.

Any additional comments?

Understanding C.S. Lewis' thoughts and writings is always challenging for me. But, so worth it! Specifically, Mere Christianity is a collection of speeches made by C.S. Lewis to the Royal Air Force during WWI. They are written with a very 'conversational' tone. So they are better listened to, than read. Awesome! And so fun to listen to! Listen to the Screwtape Letters too!

Friday December 4, 2020

FINALLY! I've been wanting to listen to this for years. I love how he explains things so matter-of-factly! Amazing author 👏

A shock of bright yellow paint in a world of grey!

C.S. Lewis provided an earnest account of the basics of Christianity and explains what it means be truly become one with the body of Christ.

Succinct, Logical, Life Altering

Never have I heard an a argument so well formed for the existence and importance of a Christian faith. I have received more answers to the questions of my beliefs than I ever imagined.

For me, C. S. Lewis presents Christianity as a religion I want to participate in, that I actually can be a part of. I have gained a deeper insight into God and the human condition in the last 6 hours than all I have achieved over the last 50+ years of my life.

For me this has the ring of truth. It makes sense to me. I can believe the Christianity that Lewis sets forth. He described the God and the religion that I have always hoped to find. I am thankful for what God and Lewis have done here.

great information

I loved the way Lewis approached the subject as if talking to an atheist. Very clear and useful.