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A book about a book

Revisado: 07-04-18

STORY

Having recently finished reading works by C.S.Lewis himself, I was ready for this George M. Marsden book about the reception of Lewis' book MERE CHRISTIANITY and why it is still popular.

The author gives a brief biography of Lewis then launches headlong into the origin of MERE. Lewis' book started as a wartime radio show that was transcribed for publication, codified and modified throughout the years.

If I can summarize why Marsden believes MERE CHRISTIANITY is still popular, it is for these reasons:

1. The principles were part of a popular BBC radio show.

2. The principles are and were meant to be ecumenical, not in the sense of watering down doctrine, but in finding common ground across denominations.

3.The tone is conversational enough not to turn you off, and the material intriguing enough to send you on the hunt for more information.

4.Since MERE was not meant to be the final word on Christianity, but a persuasive primer to think about this or that, many people who strongly identify with a denomination buy several copies to give away.

5. Lewis writes as one who once doubted the existence of the Lord and can address concerns of similar people, which seems ever more relevant as fewer people have studied scripture between that time and today.

PERFORMANCE
The performer can be a bit monotone from time to time, and has difficulty distinguishing between the author's words and quotes from others, but that induces you to pay careful attention.

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