Not to say i dont think the bible isnt a thumping good read its just that it was a pleasant surprise that it was an opinion based. Book 1 1 there has been a great deal of soft soap talked about god for the last hundred years. Lewis forceful and accessible doctrine of christian belief. Lewis was invited to give a series of radio lectures addressing the. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Lewis is an extremely good theologian who does his work for the thoughtful lay person. This book is, in fact, a defense of the beliefs common to all christians at all times. Mere christianity by c s lewis complete audio book read by. Lewis finds a common ground on which all those who have christian faith can stand. The book, the idea, and the legacy, lecture 3, what christians believe, part 2b by chris mitchell. Mere christianity is a great book, but do not buy this version. Lewis you can find this audio book is separated into individual chapters on my i am abled channel also. It has no text justification so that each line is a random length and many lines are a single word see picture it has no paragraph. The book is compiled of the legendary radio talks which he gave during the war years. Lewis was a britt, so its only fitting to have a british narrator. Free download or read online mere christianity pdf epub book. This book changed my life and gave me a better understanding of christianity.
Lewis and the trilemma argument in mere christianity. Lewis was able to reach such a wide audience in part. Lewis you can find this audio book is separated into individual chapters on my i am abled. I read this book after i broke free from the highcontrol fundamentalist christian group i was raised in. This entry comes courtesy of leading canadian theologian and public intellectual, john stackhouse. The first edition of the novel was published in 1952, and was written by c.
Lewiss works of nonfiction, with several million copies sold worldwide. This talk became chapter 2 of book 2, in the book called mere christianity. I appreciate the effort that vetter has made, however geoffrey howard reads mere christianity so utterly perfectly, anyone else must come second. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis. The book, the idea, and the legacy, lecture 3, what christians. Mere christianity is one of the worlds most widely read books on the subject of christianity. One of the most popular and beloved introductions to the concept of faith ever written, mere christianity has sold millions of copies worldwide.
Lews to the christian faith but also the influences that led. Lewiss forceful and accessible doctrine of christian belief. Some objections in chapter 2 of lewis book mere christianity. 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. Originally, these ideas were contained in three separate books. Chapter 2 the three personal god c s lewis mere christianity.
However if you take your time it will be well worth. The rival conceptions of god tonight we discuss rival conceptions of god, where does christianity agree and disagree with the other major. C s lewis mere christianity chapter 2 some objections youtube. At age 35, thorough research lead me to conclude that. Chapter 4 the perfect penitent book two cs lewis mere christianity. Lewis doodle bbc talk 6, mere christianity, bk 2, chapter 1 duration. Right and wrong as a clue to the meaning of the universe. Mere christianity is a foundational book for any christian wanting to defend the faith. First heard as informal radio broadcasts and then published as three separate booksthe case for. C s lewis audio book mere christianity book 2 chapter 4 the perfect penitent. Lewis read by geoffrey howard posted on october 25, 2009. Having sold over half a million copies in the uk alone, his overview. Heard first as radio addresses and then published as three separate.
Audio book mere christianity book 1 chapter 2 some objections c. Chapter 2 the invasion book 2 c s lewis mere christianity duration. Lewis, mere christianity lewis is saying that jesus had to be who he said he was or else he was a liar or he was crazyout of his mind. Practical conclusion book 2 chapter c s lewis mere christianity c s lewis audio book mere christianity book 2 chapter 5 the practical conclusion. Rejecting the boundaries that divide christianitys many denominations, c. Mere christianity audio series, complete set ken boa. This book is part of princeton university press lives of great religious books series. It is a bit hard to understand, being written by a professor. What, in your opinion, is lewis offering us in mere christianity. First heard as informal radio broadcasts and then published as three separate books the case for christianity. Lewis i now come to that part of christian morals where they differ most sharply from all other morals.
But his writings reflect his erudite understanding of the great classics of literature, historical theology. It has no paragraph spaces, chapter headings, or page numbers it has weird text at the start. As someone else has already said, whatever this version or specific seller this. There is one vice of which no man in the world is free. The content was originally intended for radio, so listening flows naturally. C s lewis audio book mere christianity book 2 chapter 3 the shocking alternative. If you had just a few minutes to explain christianity to someone, how would you explain it. Chapter 2 the invasion book 2 c s lewis mere christianity youtube. With mere christianity, lewis is not looking to promote religion, or faith, but rather gently point out the many ways in which civilisation, emotion and human decency and its counterpart are so fascinatingly intertwined, so no one should avoid this book fearing it to be a chestthumping propaganda piece for the authors own religious views. Audio book mere christianity book 2 chapter 2 the invasion c.
Lewis was invited to give a series of radio lectures addressing the central issues of christianity. Mere christianity, complex ideas in simple terms c. Lewis forceful and accessible doctrine on christian belief. It thinks god made the worldthat space and time, heat and cold, and all the colours and tastes, and all the animals and vegetables, are things that god made up out of his head as a man makes up a story. Chapter 3 the shocking alternative book 2 c s lewis mere. C s lewis audio book mere christianity book 4 beyond personalty chapter 2 the three personal god.
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