Mere Christianity

Lewis, C. S. Mere Christianity. 2009. 1942. 227p. ISBN 9780060652883

What is Christianity? On the surface, this seems easy to answer: A faith that believes in Christ and a loving God who provided his son to redeem our sins, making the world a better place. But when you dig down deeper, you suddenly realize that the solid rock on which the faith is build fritters away. However, there is a solid foundation that is common across all denominations of Christianity, whether it be Orthodox, Protestant, Catholic, or other. In Mere Christianity, Lewis sets out to explore the commonality that marks the experience of every Christian. A believer, Lewis does not set out to convert in this book, but rather to explain why Christianity as a faith can be so powerful to salve the soul and satiate one's spiritual hunger. Those interested in learning more about the faith, and those interested in religious arguments, will appreciate the concise yet well thought out arguments Lewis makes in defense of Christianity.