Mere christianity was a quick and enjoyable read, with an engaging and conversational tone, doubtless recapturing some of the atmosphere that accompanied it when it was first broadcast as a series of radio talks. Geoffrey howard reads both works, and his performance is superb. The book is comprised of the legendary radio talks which he gave during the war years. Having sold over half a million copies in the uk alone, his overview of christianity has been imitated many times, but never outdone. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Books by geoffrey howard author of dare to break bread. More than half a century later, these talks continue to retain their poignancy. In 1941 england, when all hope was threatened by the. First heard as informal radio broadcasts and then published as three separate books, the case for christianity, christian behavior, and beyond personality, mere christianity brings together what lewis sees as the fundamental truths of the religion. Narrator geoffrey howards aka ralph cosham performance is superb. Mere christianity unabridged audiobook on cd 9780060572631 by c. Lewis, adapted from a series of bbc radio talks made between 1941 and 1944, while lewis was at oxford during the second world war.
Mere christianity by cs lewis read by geoffrey howard. Rejecting the boundaries that divide christianitys many denominations, c. Geoffrey howards most popular book is mere christianity. Geoffrey howard has 96 books on goodreads with 2483 ratings. Bringing together lewis legendary broadcast talks during world war two from his three previous books the case for christianity, christian behavior, and beyond personality, mere christianity provides an unequaled. So, sit by the fire, settle down by your speaker, and listen. First heard as informal radio broadcasts on the bbc, the lectures were published as three books and subsequently combined as mere christianity. Geoffrey william algernon howard jp 12 february 1877 20 june 1935 was a british liberal politician. The book is compiled of the legendary radio talks which he gave during the war years. The mere in the title of this superb work reflects lewis central aim namely, he seeks to explore the heart of christianity and what christianity means rather than explore differences between denominations or differences over doctrines. Lewiss forceful and accessible doctrine of christian belief. Ralph cosham mere christianity brings together what lewis sees as the fundamental truths of the religion.
Considered a significant twentiethcentury book by christians of various traditions of faith, mere christianity is wellsuited to being read because the book is a revised version of some addresses given by lewis, an oxford literature professor, on the bbc in the early 1940s. Lewis 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. Having sold over half a million copies in the uk alone, his overview of christianity has been imitated many time, but never bettered. Mere christianity is a superb if slightly dated book, and remains essential reading for anyone exploring the basics of christianity. First heard as informal radio broadcasts and then published as three separate books, the case for christianity, christian behavior, and beyond personality, mere ch. I feel guilty giving such a book only three stars, but that is for the. Lewis, read by geoffrey howard by harpercollins publishers from desktop or your mobile device. Lewis forceful and accessible doctrine of christian belief.
It is a collection of scintillating brilliance that remains strikingly fresh and confirms c. The case for christianity broadcast talks in the uk 1942, christian. Mere christianity by c s lewis complete audio book read by geoffrey howard. First heard as informal radio broadcasts and then published as three separate books, the case for christianity. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
Rejecting the boundaries that divide christianitys many. Lewis reputation as one of the leading writiers and thinkers of our age. Lewis explores the common ground upon which all of those of christian faith stand together. Lewis read by geoffrey howard posted on october 25, 2009 october 24, 2009 by david evans wonderful behavioral insights. Lewis finds a common ground on which all those who have christian faith can stand. Illustrations of the moral lawnatural law found in other times and cultures are. Lewis you can find this audio book is separated into individual chapters on my. This book changed my life and gave me a better understanding of christianity. Otherwise there were no perceived differences in the recordings. Accordingly, this book is a classic for all branches of christianity. Once you have heard howard read it, you begin to feel that lewis is sitting there speaking to you. Download audiobooks narrated by geoffrey howard at and save. Overview this audiobook brings together lewiss legendary radio broadcast talks in which he set out simply to explain and defend the belief that has been common to nearly all christians at all times.
Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. He served as vicechamberlain of the household under h. Mere christianity by c s lewis complete audio book read by. Lewis, the most important writer of the 20th century, explores the common ground upon which all of those of christian faith stand together. Here is the story of the extraordinary life and afterlife of this influential and muchbeloved book. Cs lewis, mere christianity read by rolf vetter internet archive.
I appreciate the effort that vetter has made, however geoffrey howard reads mere christianity so utterly perfectly, anyone else must come. First heard as informal radio broadcasts and then published as three separate books the case for christianity christian behavior and beyond personality mere christianity brings together what lewis sees as the fundamental truths of his religion. See our list of geoffrey howard narrated audio books. Geoffrey howard narrated audio books at simply audiobooks.
This talk was called some objections in chapter 2 of lewis book mere christianity. Mere christianity unabridged audiobook on cd 9780060572631. But make sure to buy a properly produced book rather than this shameful product of the computer age. First heard as informal radio broadcasts and then published as three separate books the case for christianity, christian behavior, and beyond personalitymere christianity brings together wha. First heard as informal radio broadcasts and then published as three separate booksthe case for christianity, christian behavior, and beyond personalitymere christianity brings together what lewis sees as the fundamental truths of his religion. The volume on the blackstone edition is recorded at a higher level than harperaudios. Listen to audiobooks narrated by geoffrey howard audible. Lewis, geoffrey howard, blackstone audio, inc audible audiobooks. S lewis, geoffrey howard aka ralph cosham, robert whitfield aka simon vance on. Having sold over half a million copies in the uk alone, his overview of. Lewis forceful and accessible doctrine on christian belief. Few authors can command a spot on the bestseller charts for close to ten years. Considered a classic of christian apologetics, the transcripts of the broadcasts originally appeared in print as three separate pamphlets.
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