The Case for Christianity

by C.S. Lewis

Book Overview

Clear and Compelling Reasoning From the Master Apologist

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0020867506
• ISBN13: 9780020867500
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Collier Books
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Intro to Mere Christianity.

C.S. Lewis is one of my favorite authors, he is witty and clear, and when he explains a point, if you don't understand it, you probably never willl. In the case for Christianity, Lewis draws out the argument for Christianity, begining with the Law of nature, and step by step drawing the reader to the existence of God, the necessity of Salvation, and Christ's salvific work in the world. The book itself is out of print, but if you want to read it, don't despair. It's the first part of Lewis' larger work, Mere Christianity.

A cool, well founded defeat of athiesm

Personally I feel I should point out that a wise man would not buy this book -- not for spiritual reasons but for economic ones. MERE CHRISTIANITY opens with this book, THE CASE FOR CHRISTIANITY, and has two other books with it that provide a central thesis for the skeptics and believers alike. Don't buy this edition -- buy MERE CHRISTIANITYThat being said, this work gives in detail how there simply must be a God, and how athiesm simply does not hold water. It also talks about dualism, the belief of the Ying and Yang, where good and evil are contained and balance out one another. To all you Star Wars fans, this abolishes the Force and all its false theological implications. C. S. Lewis's cool clear logic, well founded arguements, and easy-to-read writing style make this one of the best of witnessing tools. This is a book anyone can read and understand, and stands as one of the great apologetics of the 20th Century.Mike London

Good buy, unless you own "Mere Christianity"

This book is just the first section of his famous book "Mere Christianity." It is a very good look at the discussion of the existence of God. He attacks the issue from the beginning of our self-awareness of morality. The only complaints I have are that 1) it is fairly short and 2) it is the first third of "Mere Christianity" (which I did not know until after the fact). However, the size is not necessarily a detriment, because you don't have to pay a lot for it, and you can buy it for friends who are interested in intelligent engagement in the subject.

Brilliant Persuasion

Even if you have definitely set your mind against God and Christianity, you Must admit that C.S. Lewis is a brilliant author. I have read some of Lewis's other works and have also glanced at other persuasive books on the atheist's side. Recently I began reading "The Case Against God" by another author on the the nature of Atheism. After I had read no more than 20-30 pages it was obvious to me that Lewis's writing technique and the way that he presented his case was much more informed; much more thought out. C.S. Lewis has a captivating writing style that draws you in, and holds you in awe of the consistent logic and informed/educated perspective throughout the book. I am a Christian, so I love C.S.Lewis's writings all the more for that reason, but as an educated person it is inconceivable for me to imagine that anyone, even an atheist could deny the obviously briliant presentation of "The Case for Christianity."

A great book for "thinkers"

I thoroughly enjoyed this small book. CS Lewis writes with a logical style that makes you come away wondering how anyone could not see it as clear as he does. This book is taken from his radio addresses in WWII - I only wish they were longer