Mere Christianity

C. S. Lewis

Zondervan, Feb 6, 2001 - Religion - 256 pages

A forceful and accessible discussion of Christian belief that has become one of the most popular introductions to Christianity and one of the most popular of Lewis's books. Uncovers common ground upon which all Christians can stand together.

Contents

• some objections: 9
• the reality of the law: 16
• we have cause to be uneasy: 28
• the rival conceptions of god: 35
• the shocking alternative: 47
• the perfect penitent: 53
• the practical conclusion: 60
• the three parts of morality: 69
• the cardinal virtues: 76
• social morality: 82
• morality and psychoanalysis: 88
• sexual morality: 94
• christian marriage: 104
• forgiveness: 115
• the great sin: 121
• charity: 129
• hope: 134
• faith: 138
• faith: 144
• or first steps in the doctrine of the trinity: 151
• making and begetting: 153
• the threepersonal god: 160
• time and beyond time: 166
• good infection: 172
• the obstinate toy soldiers: 178
• two notes: 183
• lets pretend: 187
• is christianity hard or easy?: 195
• counting the cost: 201
• nice people or new men: 207
• the new men: 218

About the author

Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English literature at Oxford University until 1954 when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. His major contributions in literary criticism, children's literature, fantasy literature, and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include The Chronicles of Narnia, Out of the Silent Planet, The Four Loves, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity.

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Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) fue uno de los intelectuales mÁs importantes del siglo veinte y podrÍa decirse que fue el escritor cristiano mÁs influyente de su tiempo. Fue profesor particular de literatura inglesa y miembro de la junta de gobierno en la Universidad Oxford hasta 1954, cuando fue nombrado profesor de literatura medieval y renacentista en la Universidad Cambridge, cargo que desempeÑÓ hasta que se jubilÓ. Sus contribuciones a la crÍtica literaria, literatura infantil, literatura fantÁstica y teologÍa popular le trajeron fama y aclamaciÓn a nivel internacional. C. S. Lewis escribiÓ mÁs de treinta libros, lo cual le permitiÓ alcanzar una enorme audiencia, y sus obras aÚn atraen a miles de nuevos lectores cada aÑo. Sus mÁs distinguidas y populares obras incluyen Las CrÓnicas de Narnia, Los Cuatro Amores, Cartas del Diablo a Su Sobrino y Mero Cristianismo.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Mere Christianity; C. S. Lewis Signature Classics; Collected Letters of C. S. Lewis Series
• Author: C. S. Lewis
• Edition: reprint, revised
• Publisher: Zondervan, 2001
• ISBN: 0060652926, 9780060652920
• Length: 256 pages
• Subjects: Religion / Christian Theology / Apologetics; Religion / Christianity / Literature & the Arts; Religion / Spirituality