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Author : Paul McCusker
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
Publisher : Tyndale House
ISBN : 9781624053696
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Mere Christianity is one of the best books of Christian apologetics ever written. Arguably, no book other than the Bible itself has had as much influence for the cause of the gospel over the past 60 years. The story of how that message came to be created, during the rigors of World War II in England, is fascinating in and of itself. But it also addresses a very important question: How do we present the gospel effectively to a culture that has Christian foundations but has become largely secularized and ignorant of biblical truth? C. S. Lewis & Mere Christianity develops the circumstances of Lewis’s life and the inner workings of the BBC. It also goes into greater detail about life in the middle of war against Nazi Germany, and Lewis’s series of broadcasts that extended into 1944.

Author : George M. Marsden
Genre : Religion
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN : 9781400880492
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The life and times of C. S. Lewis's modern spiritual classic Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis's eloquent and winsome defense of the Christian faith, originated as a series of BBC radio talks broadcast during the dark days of World War Two. Here is the story of the extraordinary life and afterlife of this influential and much-beloved book. George Marsden describes how Lewis gradually went from being an atheist to a committed Anglican—famously converting to Christianity in 1931 after conversing into the night with his friends J. R. R. Tolkien and Hugh Dyson—and how Lewis delivered his wartime talks to a traumatized British nation in the midst of an all-out war for survival. Marsden recounts how versions of those talks were collected together in 1952 under the title Mere Christianity, and how the book went on to become one of the most widely read presentations of essential Christianity ever published, particularly among American evangelicals. He examines its role in the conversion experiences of such figures as Charles Colson, who read the book while facing arrest for his role in the Watergate scandal. Marsden explores its relationship with Lewis's Narnia books and other writings, and explains why Lewis's plainspoken case for Christianity continues to have its critics and ardent admirers to this day. With uncommon clarity and grace, Marsden provides invaluable new insights into this modern spiritual classic.

Author : Steven Urban
Genre : Religion
Publisher : Brown Chair Books
ISBN : 9780997841718
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Author : Mark Scarlata
Genre : Literary Criticism
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN : 9781351350693
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C.S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity is a perfect example of one of the most effective aspects of critical thinking skills: the use of reasoning to build a strong, logical argument. ¶Lewis originally wrote the book as a series of radio talks given from 1942-1944, at the height of World War II. The talks were designed to lay out the most basic tenets of Christianity for listeners, and to use these to make a logical argument for Christian belief and Christian ethics. While Lewis was not an academically-trained theologian or philosopher (specializing instead in literature), his own experience of converting from atheism to Christianity, along with his wide reading and incisive questioning, power a charming but persuasive argument for his own beliefs. ¶Whether or not one agrees with Lewis’s arguments or shares his faith, Mere Christianity exemplifies one of the most useful aspects of good reasoning: accessibility. When using reasoning to construct a convincing argument, it is crucial that your audience follow you, and Lewis was a master at constructing well-organised arguments that are immediately understandable to readers. The beautifully written Mere Christianity is a masterclass in cogently walking an audience through an elegant and well thought-through piece of reasoning.

Author : C. S. Lewis
Genre : Bibles
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN : 9780310460091
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Read and Reflect on Scripture alongside C. S. Lewis C. S. Lewis was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most thought-provoking and influential Christian writers of his day. Countless readers have found insight and inspiration from his uniquely articulate view of God’s interaction with the world. The NRSV C. S. Lewis Bible provides readings composed of selections from Lewis’s celebrated spiritual classics, a collection that includes Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Problem of Pain, Miracles, A Grief Observed, The Weight of Glory, and The Abolition of Man, as well as letters, poetry, fiction, and Lewis’s less-familiar works. Each reading in this NRSV Bible, paired alongside relevant passages in the Bible, offers C. S. Lewis as a companion to your daily meditation of Scripture. As you engage in your devotional Bible reading, you will also gain insight from Lewis’s writings and spiritual journey as you invite him into your spiritual discipline. Set in Zondervan’s exclusive NRSV Comfort Print® typeface, this New Revised Standard Version Bible offers a smooth reading experience that complements the foremost Bible translation vetted by Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, and Jewish scholars. Renowned for its beautiful balance of scholarship and readability, the NRSV faithfully serves the church in personal spiritual formation, in the liturgy, and in the academy. Features: The text of the New Revised Standard Version (Protestant canon), vetted by an ecumenical pool of Christian academics and renowned for its beautiful balance of scholarship and readability Over 600 selections from C. S. Lewis's writings, placed next to Scripture for contemplation and devotional reading Essays on C. S. Lewis’s view of Scripture and journey of faith Indexes to C. S. Lewis’s writings Double-column format Exclusive Zondervan NRSV Comfort Print typeface

Author : Edward D. Andrews
Genre : Religion
Publisher : Christian Publishing House
ISBN : 9798388787453
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In MERE CHRISTIANITY REIMAGINED, Edward D. Andrews offers a fresh perspective on C.S. Lewis' classic work of Christian apologetics for a new generation. Drawing on the timeless truths of Christianity, Andrews explores how the message of the gospel can be rediscovered and reimagined for the challenges of the 21st century. Through 30 thought-provoking chapters, readers will be invited on a journey of faith and discovery, exploring topics such as the law of love, the nature of faith, the reality of sin, the power of redemption, the role of the church, and the hope of heaven. With clear and accessible language, Andrews illuminates the key themes of Christianity and shows how they can be lived out in our daily lives. Whether you are a lifelong Christian seeking to deepen your faith, a skeptic looking for answers, or someone simply curious about the Christian message, MERE CHRISTIANITY REIMAGINED is a book that will inspire and challenge you. With its insightful reflections on the nature of God, the person of Jesus, and the power of the Holy Spirit, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking a fresh and relevant perspective on the Christian faith.

Author : Milkyway Media
Genre : Study Aids
Publisher : Milkyway Media
ISBN :
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Buy now to get the key takeaways from C. S. Lewis's Mere Christianity. Sample Key Takeaways: 1) People quarrel over many things, but quarrels always involve one party trying to prove the other wrong. They almost always appeal to a set of inherent rules that everyone implicitly knows about human behavior. These rules make up the Law of Human Nature. 2) Similar to the law of gravity, the Law of Human Nature sets a precedent for how all humans should act and behave with others. However, unlike gravity, humans do not need to obey this law. While they know the law’s inherent principles, they can choose to ignore them.

Author : S. Steve Park
Genre : Religion
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN : 9781610978828
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Clives Staples Lewis (1898-1963) called his theological writings as that "of a layman and an amateur" who merely attempted to restate "ancient and orthodox doctrines." However, S. Steve Park argues that Lewis's theological reflections are well-informed, thoughtful and weighty. For instance, Lewis's notion of "mere Christianity" consistently shows his commitment to "supernaturalism" (vs. naturalism) and "eucatastrophic salvationism" (vs. ethical developmentalism) in sharp contrast to many prevailing theologians of his time. In this book, the author expounded Lewis's theological writings rather comprehensively and organized the results according to Lewis's signature literary motif of the journey towards home, in four stages: "Away from Home," "Homeward Turning," "Home Away from Home," and "The Final Home." Under these headings, Lewis's major theological and literary themes find illuminating treatments with rich contents and penetrating analyses. In so doing, the author presents to the readers, probably for the first time, a systematic theology of C. S. Lewis. It turns out that Lewis, more than just a storyteller, was a significant participant in the world of theological reflections, demonstrating himself to be a rather formidable theological mind to be reckoned with.

Author : William Griffin
Genre : Religion
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN : 9781597526494
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A truly livable and decidedly witty lay spirituality from the most amusing Christian intellectual of our time. From his autobiography, Surprised by Joy, and children's classics, The Chronicles of Narnia; from his poems and novels; from his literary criticism and theological explorations C. S. Lewis has laid down, albeit unwittingly, a spirituality that the mere Christian--something of an invention of Lewis's--can live with from Monday through Saturday. On Sunday Lewis would expect the mere Christian to be in his or her own church. In this book, Bill Griffin, renowned Lewis scholar and biographer, captures the spirituality from Lewis's own writings and presents it in a manner reminiscent of Lewis's own.

Author : Thomas Lickona
Genre : Literary Criticism
Publisher : Lutterworth Press
ISBN : 9780718895907
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In this engaging and practical book Mark Pike and Thomas Lickona show how C.S. Lewis' wisdom for nurturing good character, and his much-loved Chronicles of Narnia, inspire us to virtue. Drawing upon the Judeo-Christian virtues of faith, hope and love and 'Narnian' virtues such as courage, integrity and wisdom, they present an approach to contemporary character education validated by recent research. An introduction to C.S. Lewis' thought on character and faith is followed by practical examples of how to use well-known passages from the Narnia novels as a stimulus for rich character development at home and in the classroom.