Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

 C.S. Lewis was one of the most respected Christian apologists of the last century.  He gave four different lecture series on the BBC radio that were eventually edited and published as Mere Christianity.  The lectures lay down the logical and philiosphical underpinnings of Christianity as Lewis perceived them, and makes an arguement for why it is essential for individuals and societies to accept unity with Jesus Christ.

I have several books on hold, and needed something to fill the gap until they came in.  My daughter recently mentioned that she had reread Mere Christianity a few months ago, so when I came across it while browsing I thought I might do the same.  As I read through it, none of it was familiar, so I think I never read it before, though I have heard it quoted pleanty of times.  It is a classic, and I found it refreshed my soul.  Even though I don't believe in everything Lewis says, especially since I am not a trinitarian, still, I admire his keen whit, his sharp intellect, and his accessible manner.  (I must confess as I listened to the narrator, I pictured Anthony Hopkins playing Lewis in Shadowlands, when he is giving his lectures.)  Listening to this short book gave me a lot to think about this week and I recommend it to anyone who is a devoted Christian. (227 p. 1952)