Mere Christianity

5b C. S. Lewis. A Revised and Amplified Edition, with a New Introduction, of the Three Books ‘Broadcast Talks,’ ‘Christian Behaviour,’ and ‘Beyond Personality.’ London: The Garden City Press Ltd. Geoffrey Bles, 1952. First Edition. 

Notes

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis is a seminal work of Christian apologetics, adapted from a series of BBC radio talks he delivered during World War II. Published in 1952, the book aims to present the core beliefs of Christianity in a rational, accessible, and non-denominational way. Lewis begins with a discussion of the "moral law"—the idea that all humans have an innate sense of right and wrong—and uses it as a foundation for arguing the existence of God and the truth of Christianity. The book is divided into four sections: Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe, What Christians Believe, Christian Behavior, and Beyond Personality: Or First Steps in the Doctrine of the Trinity.

What sets Mere Christianity apart is Lewis’s clear, logical style and his ability to engage both skeptics and believers without relying on heavy theological jargon. He focuses on what he calls “mere” Christianity—the essential beliefs common to all Christian denominations—rather than doctrinal differences. The book has become a classic in Christian literature, admired for its thoughtful arguments, humility, and enduring relevance in discussions of faith, ethics, and human nature.

Description

Blue cloth binding with silver letting on the spine. Some fading to the head and foot of the spine. Original unclipped red dust jacket. Jacket missing small sections to upper left corner and lower right corner of dust jacket. Some pen marking to about six pages. Sun fading to the spine.