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Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters
by
C.S. Lewis
Two of the most popular and celebrated books by C. S. are now available in this collector's box-set.
Lewis seeks in Mere Christianity to help us see religion with fresh eyes, as a radical faith whose adherents might be likened to an underground group gathering in a war zone, a place where evil seems to have the upper hand, to hear messages of hope from the other side.-Kathl...more
Lewis seeks in Mere Christianity to help us see religion with fresh eyes, as a radical faith whose adherents might be likened to an underground group gathering in a war zone, a place where evil seems to have the upper hand, to hear messages of hope from the other side.-Kathl...more
Hardcover, 449 pages
Published
2003
by Harper SanFrancisco
(first published 1942)
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I don't think C.S. Lewis would have liked me. He certainly has high ideals. But I always wonder when people start telling you how to get into Heaven if they REALLY know the answers. Like, who made him an expert? It's one thing with fiction in "Screwtape," another in "Mere Christianity." In the latter, he lost me when he said wives should obey their husbands because 1) somebody has to be in charge and 2) men are more diplomatic concerning the greater good for the world because women are too consu...more
I LOVED this book. In fact I borrowed a copy from the library, read a chapter and quickly realized I wanted my own copy. I happily underlined, noted, and marked up my copy - knowing I will reread it many times and look forward to remembering all I learned. It is a keeper, and I'm pretty picky about which books I let sit on my shelves. (One-time reads are for libraries to hold onto!)
C.S. Lewis does a remarkable job at logically walking the reader (or radio listener as it was first intended) thro...more
C.S. Lewis does a remarkable job at logically walking the reader (or radio listener as it was first intended) thro...more
Recently re-read both of these books after seeing again the movie about C.S. Lewis' life.
Enjoyed both ... but as always, especially enjoyed The Screwtape Letters. Who else but Lewis
has dared to write how-to book of instructive letters from a senior devil to a junior devil.
"My dear Wormwood ...I note with grave displeasure that your patient has become a Christian. Do not escape the hope that you will face the usual penalties..." and all from Wormwood's affectionate uncle Screwtape.
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Enjoyed both ... but as always, especially enjoyed The Screwtape Letters. Who else but Lewis
has dared to write how-to book of instructive letters from a senior devil to a junior devil.
"My dear Wormwood ...I note with grave displeasure that your patient has become a Christian. Do not escape the hope that you will face the usual penalties..." and all from Wormwood's affectionate uncle Screwtape.
Don't miss this...more
What an excellent Volume. Those who are new believers or searching Truth will find the simple logic (but Old English) both convincing and convicting. How do you get from a belief in nothing to God? It's more straightforward than you can imagine.
New believers and sceptics alike cannot logically counter the pure Truth and method that C.S. Lewis employs as he discribes his own search for God and discovers Christianity as the only Truth to answer life's most essential questions.
I cannot challenge hi...more
New believers and sceptics alike cannot logically counter the pure Truth and method that C.S. Lewis employs as he discribes his own search for God and discovers Christianity as the only Truth to answer life's most essential questions.
I cannot challenge hi...more
Jan 08, 2011
Kristi
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Recommends it for:
everyone who is interested in Christianity or growing their own faith
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I enjoyed both works but I definitely found "Mere Christianity" more compelling. It was fresh and intersting. C.S. Lewis brings out his philosophy in a relatively straightforward way (after the first couple heavy chapters on moral theory). He really helped me think about my faith and I found the ways he explains doctrines understandable and in line with my own views. Yet, it was a non-demonational discussion which was also a plus. He is my favorite religious theologian now.
Haven't finished it but already Fallen in Love with it. Very inspirational books! C. S.Lewis, among the best Christian writers who are not in a great number, knows the nature of humans so much! Seems it could be imagined how much he suffered in reversing his thoughts during his writing those letters from the perspective of the Screwtape. Mere Christianity is the masterpiece.
I thorougly enjoyed the Screwtape Letters. It was good to know the perspective of demons, because as a Christian one needs to be aware of how the enemy thinks and how they are going to attack you.
Mere Christianity was a hard read, but I enjoyed knowing insight into Theology, something every Christian needs to know so that they can argue against skeptics and unbelievers.
Mere Christianity was a hard read, but I enjoyed knowing insight into Theology, something every Christian needs to know so that they can argue against skeptics and unbelievers.
I love anything by C.S. Lewis. This is one of my coffee table books. In Mere Christianity he says that only a bad person needs to repent: only a good person can repent perfectly. The worse you are the more you need it and the less you can do it. The only person who could do it perfectly would be a perfect person and he would not need it.
I love that in his Full Surrender.
I love that in his Full Surrender.
A masterpiece. I am simply amazed at how old this book is, and still is relevant to the state of Christianity today. I think it's perhaps that C.S. Lewis was a converted atheist and worked hard to maintain his focus of the Gospel and Jesus' message. This is a book that will make you think and one that you don't have to be a Christian to enjoy.
C.S. Lewis has an amazing way of explaining Christianity in "Mere Christianity" so there is no doubt about the truth of the Bible and our faith. I read "The Screwtape Letters" years ago, but it is still very timely! Lewis describes "the father below" in a very unique and witty way. A must read for those who are trying to define their faith.
Screwtape Letters is surprisingly funny and shows some really incisive self-awareness by Lewis. Mere Christianity hangs its entire argument on an assertion, made in the first ten pages, that must have sounded convincing at the time it was written. The rest heads downhill and gets lost in dogmatic minutia.
This book started me moving forward in my new life in Christ back in the 70's. If an atheist could start a book trying to prove God is not real but then becomes a believer, well then his book is worth inspection.
Another wonderful work by C.S. Lewis offering insight and thought-provoking perspective on the nature of God and the devil.
The book probably deserves 5 stars, but because of some significant theological differences I just couldn't do it.
This book is definitely thought provoking. I could only ever read one chapter at a time because I literally had to stop and think about what I was reading. Anywho, interesting read and definitely makes you think twice about how and why you worship.
Very inventive and fun. Full of Allegory and hyperbole. You will will love this, Christian or Atheist.
The best argument out there for the literal truth of the gospels based on empirical evidence alone.
Good reminder of the pitfalls we can all fall into. I'm glad we have a lot of help on our side.
I've read a few times. This one-of-a-few books I'll reread.
So glad that this one is over and I can return it.
Iconic and fundamental. Christianity for the thinking man.
Jul 21, 2012
Barry
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Amazing. Awesome. Brilliant. At the end, I wanted to start all over again; I want to read it over and over. A "most reluctant convert," C.S. Lewis has written a book every person--theist, atheist or agnostic--should read.
Love reading C.S. Lewis. How can you not love someone named Clive? Saw the play based on his life earlier this year. Very good.
Jun 12, 2008
Amanda Smith
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Christians and those who are curious about Christianity
Deeeeeeeeeeep and mind-blowing! Lewis has a way of explaining Christianity as if it is the most sensical concept in the world (which is a stretch even for a Christian --I mean, a lot of the time we're thinking, "This is crazy!"). But he clearly lays out what Christianity is and why it makes logical sense. The Screwtape Letters helps you wrap your brain around the Divine Conflict and understand Satan's agenda.
Lewis pulls back the curtain and gives a glimpse into the realms of the spiritual battle for the souls of men. You follow the conspiracy of two demons assigned to take down their human "patient". Gripping and gut-wrenching as I as could see myself in the crosshairs... Lewis has a way of doing that.
Mere Christianity is an awesome read. It takes the basic concepts of life and its relation to the Christian faith, and puts a unique and accessible twist to it. The Screwtape Letters is also an excellent read, putting into perspective many of the things Christians take for granted and abuse.
Only reading Mere Christianity for school but I would like to read The Screwtape Letters in my free time. :)
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One of the most convincing discussions on the topic of Christianity that I have ever read. I almost converted back.....umm...not quite that convincing. It did give me a better appreciation of what Christianity could be, and probably once was.
One of my favorite insights was enjoying the present, not wallowing in past hurts or longing for reliving previous thrills, not yearning for future good or fearing the upcoming at the expense of the present blessings.
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CLIVE STAPLES LEWIS (1898–1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers 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 Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He wrote more th...more
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