Mere Christianity: Library Edition

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Summary: A Layman's explanation of Christianity
Review: C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity is a great work about faith. Many intellectuals may scoff in contempt about some of the logic that Lewis uses, but in some ways that is the entire point of this book. He gives a concise and easily understandable description of what faith means. Keep in mind that this book is comprised of essays, many of which were born out of a radio program during World War 2.

While Mere Christianity is a great read it should not be taken as the gospel truth. C.S. Lewis was a brilliant individual, but some of his beliefs about women in a religious perspective are outdated. He would be the first to tell you that he was nothing more than a layman when it comes to explaining the Kingdom of God. Qualms aside, this is a really great book and it is easy to read. Those that like Mere Christianity should read Lewis' The Screwtape Letters.


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Summary: ABSOLUTELY REFRESHING!
Review: If you want a book that dips deep into christianity, analyzing its truths from a very objective, interesting and entertaining perspective, and at the time instructing you, by immaginative examples, on Christian faith, go for this book.

C.S. Lewis, was teacher of literature in Oxford and Cambridge. He was atheist and before his conversion he constantly tried to prove Christianity was wrong. On his way of doing so, he found himself to be wrong. This book presents some of the logical and rational proofs that led him, (and me) to consider Christianity seriously.

I recommend this book for begginers, skeptics, and those whose mind gets in the way to struggle with their faith. If you're a Christian already, don't mind, this is quite entertaining apologetic thinking.