Mero Cristianismo

Escrito por C. S. Lewis

Narrado por Pedro Sanchez

Esta obra poderosa y práctica es una de las más populares y queridas introducciones a la fe cristiana jamás escrita Mero Cristianismo reúne las legendarias charlas radiofónicas de C. S. Lewis que se transmitieron durante tiempos de guerra, charlas en las cuales él se proponía """"explicar y defender las creencias que han sido común a casi todos los cristianos de todos los tiempos."""" Rechazando los límites que dividen las distintas denominaciones del cristianismo, C. S. Lewis ofrece una inigualable oportunidad al creyente y al no creyente para escuchar un argumento fuerte y racional para la fe cristiana. Esta es una colección de la genialidad de Lewis que aún se mantiene viva para el lector moderno y que a la vez confirma su reputación como el escritor y pensador más importante de nuestros tiempos. Mero Cristianismo es su libro más popular y ha vendido millones de ejemplares a través del mundo.

• Idioma: Español
• Editorial: HarperCollins
• Fecha de lanzamiento: 25 jul 2017
• ISBN: 9781418598334

C. S. Lewis

Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and have been transformed into three major motion pictures. Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) fue uno de los intelectuales más importantes del siglo veinte y podría decirse que fue el escritor cristiano más influyente de su tiempo. Fue profesor particular de literatura inglesa y miembro de la junta de gobierno en la Universidad Oxford hasta 1954, cuando fue nombrado profesor de literatura medieval y renacentista en la Universidad Cambridge, cargo que desempeñó hasta que se jubiló. Sus contribuciones a la crítica literaria, literatura infantil, literatura fantástica y teología popular le trajeron fama y aclamación a nivel internacional. C. S. Lewis escribió más de treinta libros, lo cual le permitió alcanzar una enorme audiencia, y sus obras aún atraen a miles de nuevos lectores cada año. Sus más distinguidas y populares obras incluyen Las Crónicas de Narnia, Los Cuatro Amores, Cartas del Diablo a Su Sobrino y Mero Cristianismo.

Comentarios para Mero Cristianismo

[Evan Mora · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Extraordinario muy bueno para quienes iniciamos nuestra vida espiritual ?

[Carlos Martinez · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Muy buen libro recomendado para que lo lean o lo escuchen dos o tres veces porque es muy profundo demasiado pero muy edificante gracias a Dios por si es Lewis.
Te abre la manera de pensar sobre ciertas denominaciones y la creencia en Dios

[Luis María Santamaria Lancho · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

No esta completo, falta la parte más interesante y lo más importante del libro, el libro 4. Este audiolibro estuvo publicado completo en Scribd durante años y ahora lo presentan truncado. No sé si alguien puede dar una explicación. Realmente una pena.
También hay fallos en la reproducción, se repiten párrafos, esto no era así en SCRIBD.

[kslade-1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Excellent book on actively living your Christian religion.

[alisony-1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

This book on Christianity by C. S. Lewis is based on a series of radio talks he gave in the aftermath of WWII. I read it in a very haphazard way spread out over too long a period, so I'm finding it hard to judge it fairly accordingly.Does it stand the test of time? Yes and no. Mostly yes, as the foundations of Christianity itself hasn't changed, but there definitely were some outdated social ideas in some chapters. Mind you, that gave me some food for thought - are they outdated ideas, or is it that as modern day Christians we want to bend Christianity as we see fit to meet our more relaxed modern day moral standing on various things?C. S. Lewis is, of course, a superb writer, and a number of the chapters were really thought provoking and gave me more insight on my faith, but others I found to be confusing in their rambling and a little lecturous.Would this book speak to people without faith who are curious about becoming Christian? I'm not sure. I think it feels more appropriate to someone who already has some faith.3.5 stars - an interesting book on Christianity, and one I probably need to dip in and out of in the future to get the most out of it.

[agentx216 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

This book is amazing. My copy has highlights and notes throughout. Lewis has greatly helped me to come to a fuller understanding of basic Christian thought through this. This is a definate recommend for someone who is Christian or wanting to know about Christian thought. Wow, I can't get over how fantastic this was. This is what the joy of reading is all about. Final Grade - A

[joecassada · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Read this in our church's book club. The book is a bit heady for the average person, but worthwhile over all. He makes some good points and lands quite a few zingers. Interesting Christian-philosophical take on contemporary issues.

[wyclif-371215 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

As wonderful as I remembered it. Third reading; first time was in 1987. A perfect place to start for anybody new to Christian doctrine.

[atreic · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

A series of essays given by Lewis during the second world war, attempting to explain the key ideas of Christianity to a lay man. A short book, which is engaging and easy to read (at least if you've encountered most of the ideas before). There is something interesting and oddly jarring about someone seriously talking about absolute morality and how God is working out the New Men of his creation to a general audience in a non embarrassed way. I find Mere Christianity more of an emotive broad brush sketch ('look! These things feel true and lead to these things!') than a watertight proof, and I don't enjoy Lewis's gender essentialism, but I enjoyed reading a thoughtful intellectual talking about his honest views on life's big questions.

[evenlake_1 · Calificación: 2 de 5 estrellas]

My least favorite kind of spirituality book. The author has an existing religious belief, and then tries to rationally justify it with reason. But his arguments are flawed and easily dispensed with. I would much rather read a memoir about his journey to faith, than an attempt to rationalize that which is basically irrational. If faith is belief without evidence, one should not try to logically prove the foundations of one’s faith.

[drfuriosa · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

This is an insightful argument for Christianity. It is dated, however, and very much a product of its time as far as gender is concerned.

[andy_dimartino · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

Kinda circular

[erwinkennythomas · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

C. S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity was geared to rally Christian readers. The author explained that believers would know what was right or wrong based on their conscience. It seemed as though one’s conscience has to be nurtured as an individual matures. However Lewis never alluded to this, but wrote that a person’s conscience was inherent. Another point of focus throughout the text was putting on Christ, so that believers would become like “little Christs.” They have to do so in order that they were in full alignment with the body of Christ – for believers are “one organic body.”In Mere Christianity the author often referred to Christians having “free will.” They, he argued have the ability to choose between what’s right and wrong. He stated that for Christians to be in good standing and achieve perfection they should follow the teachings of the Christian faith. This he saw as fundamental to being a Christian. Some writers have questioned if there’s such a thing as “free will.” A scientist Tom Harris felt that much of the way people would behave and react are based on the chemical components of their brain.Lewis was of the opinion that in mankind’s evolutionary nature there would be a new development of Homo sapiens. The author stated that this phenomenon has already occurred by the way Christians put on Christ. Believers would be “new beings.” These would be marked changes he saw that weren’t merely physical but spiritual. The book though was a worthwhile primer for those Christians who wished to be nurtured in contemporary Christian thought by a layperson’s insights. Lewis himself referred to himself as being only a layman without the theological training of a seminarian.

[stmaryeugenelibrary · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

The 20th century's greatest apologist, C.S. Lewis explains why Christianity is reasonable and introduces the basics of the faith in Mere Christianity, his greatest apologetic work. Despite Lewis' deep learning, the narrative has a friendly and occasionally chatty tone since these chapters were originally delivered live over the radio to the people of Great Britain during World War Two. Lewis presumes very little familiarity with Christian doctrine and avoids all sectarian and denominational questions; he begins with arguments from common sense rather than history or theology, making this the perfect book for someone who doesn't yet know much about Christianity. This work is the classic of the "introduction to Christianity" genre, the standard by which all others are measured. ~~ Ryan Hammill, SMCC Parishioner

[stilesismybatman · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

CS Lewis is a brilliant man who is far more logical than I am myself. Because of that, I must admit, I didn't fully understand the entirety of the book. I had a hard time reading it because this type of book (but really any book that doesn't have a fictional plot line) is hard for me to get into and hold an interest in. But that is really on me and not on Lewis. He's a fantastic writer and makes some excellent points on Christianity in this book. There wasn't anything that I disagreed with, either. However, the reason I picked the book up was for a class I'm taking and otherwise, probably wouldn't have read it all. Still, I do recommend it for Christians and non-Christians alike, especially if one is curious about what Christianity is. The only reason I didn't give a full five star review was simply because this is not my kind of book.

[hermit_1 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

The contents of this book were first given on the air, and then published in three separate parts as The Case for Christianity (1943), Christian Behaviour (1943), and Beyond Personality (1945) with edits he made only to make his broadcast have the same emphasis in the written form. The author has gone to great effort to write in the spirit of common Christianity and not delve into specific doctrine. More of what units us to Christianity and in his way the author has. Though I felt he was light on some areas of theology this was not what the author was writing about so I read it with an open heart. The author is humble and I believe honest in his writings and this is a good introductory book on Christian apologetics.

[headinherbooks_27 · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

Pretty deep. Had to read it slowly.

[justagirlwithabook · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

This book is part of my C.S. Lewis collection. I went through a huge phase where I was just obsessed with anything and everything by him. While I don't agree with all of his theology, I do love his writing style and the things he has to say about faith. He was a good one.

[michael_rose-1 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

I found it a breeze to read. He admits his status as a layman, and tries to make the broadest appeal. I doubt he has or will convince anyone of his position not already inclined to take it, and I don't always agree with his reasoning myself (regardless of whether or not I agree or disagree with any conclusion he draws). In full disclosure, I only became aware of this book through Christopher Hitchens, whom I now know only quoted from the beginning chapters of this book. He certainly wasn't convinced, but that's to be expected. I'm glad to have read it for myself.

[nx74defiant · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

Enjoyed his arguments in favor of faith and belief.I didn't go for his explanation of the trinity.

[themadturtle · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

It almost seems silly to write a review of such a wonderful piece of literature. This is, of course, a fantastic book. Whether you're a Christian or not, the book appeals on an intellectual level. Highly recommended.

[homeschoolmimzi · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

I've read C. S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia, Till We Have Faces, A Grief Observed and several other of his books, some fiction, fantasy and some essays, but this book was different- it read more like a conversation between Lewis and the reader. Mere Christianity is a compilation of three books which were originally radio broadcasts. I very much appreciated the informal tone throughout, and his quick wit and his explanations of key Christian doctrines. He wisely avoided going into specific denominational stances so to appeal to the larger Christian audience.

Lewis was gifted in how he explained concepts using analogies. There were many analogies that helped me, but one of my favorites was how he tried to explain the idea of God being outside of time:

If you picture time as a straight line along which we have to travel, then you must picture God as the whole page on which the line is drawn. We come to the parts of the line one by one; we have to leave A behind before we get to B, and cannot reach C until we leave B behind. God, from above or outside or all around, contains the whole line, and sees it all.

This book took me awhile to read; I found myself underlining so many paragraphs, and so I think this will be added to my books to re-read shelf. I'd like to read his other works now; The Abolition of Man, Miracles, and The Weight of Glory are but a few on my list!

[pgchuis · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I had read this many years ago and seem to have internalized many of the main points. While each chapter follows flawless logic, the book as a whole (since it was cobbled together from radio talks etc) is not quite so coherent. Lewis is excellent on divorce, how much is expected from those blessed with "niceness", those who follow other religions and pretty dreadful on women (bless him!)I enjoy his brisk, uncompromising tone and wish I had had tutorials with him.

[highlander6022 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

An excellent book which builds brick upon brick to explain the Christian faith and why we believe as we do. Fabulous, even the third time through...and it may take you that many times to begin to follow C.S. Lewis' logic.

[lucybrown_1 · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

It goes without saying that C. S. Lewis possessed a brilliant mind. This work is no proof of that brilliance, no doubt is the intended audience. Written as radio addresses at a time when Christianity was on the decline in Britain, Mere Christianity abounds with far to many "everyman" analogies and simplified explanations to be intellectually or spiritually engaging. For such one needs to go to the apologias Newman or to the theological works of Tillich, Kung or Weil. Lewis's radio addresses are homely, but not satisfying.

[tangentrider-1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Such a good thinker and writer. His description of the core beliefs of Christianity is clear and elegant.

[justindtapp · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. Our small group is going through this classic book. The small group leader is Dr. Zach Manis, one of the sharpest young minds in Christian philosophy in the country and co-author of a new book on the Philosophy of Religion. I look forward to his insights and will try to keep up.

I had never read any C.S. Lewis books in their entirety before (*GASP*, I know I just lost all credibility with that sentence). I found this to be an excellent apologetic for a seeker or a new believer. I posted the quote that meant the most to me. I think Lewis stretches some of his analogies a bit, and it's clear in one of the latter chapters he accepts Darwinian evolution at face value. Other than that, the book is a practical application of the Christian faith to daily life.

However, if C.S. Lewis had published this book today I'm pretty sure he'd be denounced as a "heretic" by many. I bet they wouldn't admit that since this book is still read in seminaries, but I don't see why you couldn't apply some conservative criticisms of Brian McLaren and Rob Bell to C.S. Lewis. Anyone agree with me?

3.5 stars out of 5.

[jimocracy · Calificación: 1 de 5 estrellas]

I just finished reading this book for the second time and I actually changed my rating from two stars to one. I've never seen someone use so many words to spout such utter nonsense and wild speculation. I have no idea why apologist hold Lewis up as the inspiration behind their need to defend Christianity. He provided no evidence but only made bold assertions. It was particularly disheartening to read all the parts where the author either asserted that he knew what God was like or that he knew how God thought. This book (and the fact that so many modern Christians hold it in such high esteem) is absolutely horrifying.

[dooney-2 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

To begin with, I have to say outright that I admire C.S. Lewis. I enjoy his writing. I think his scholarly work was brilliant and I adore his fiction. I also think that his writings as a Christian apologist are in some ways the most difficult to place in his oeuvre, and it is these works that people, at least people I know, either tend to love or hate.I enjoyed Mere Christianity. I had read it before. If you are expecting sophisticated theology, or an intellectual defense of Christianity, this is not the book for you. It does not have the rigor of his academic works and I do not believe this was ever Lewis' intention. The book remains popular because it is a clear explanation of "mere" Christianity, as I believe Lewis understood it as a "mere" man. It reads like a series of brief chats. In fact I think the book was conceived as a series of talks to be given on the radio and expanded from that. The talks are meant to be simple. They succeed because I think they address many issues experienced by real people who are Christians or are struggling with Christianity. I think if one is struggling with the meaning of life or with how to live a good life and is open to the emotional sides of life aside from just the intellectual, there are parts of this book that are bound to resonate. This is one of the reasons for its continued success. Theologically, Lewis may not always pull off his explanations, he might not even explain something in a way that has since become accepted, but I feel he carries this off as he explains it as the current state of his own evolving understanding.That said, much that is said is dated, is written for a different time and world-view. This might be difficult for some people, although the fundamental principles remain the same several generations later. And as usual, Lewis makes me think, and reevaluate, both when I agree with him and when I don't.

[beccac220 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Great book! Will be re-read many times over.