Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis

"Mere Christianity" is a theological book that explores the common ground upon which all of those of Christian faith stand. It provides an intellectual defense of Christianity that centers on the Law of Nature, arguing that God is behind this law. The book also explores Christian values, the cardinal virtues, and the theological virtues, ultimately arguing for the reasonableness of Christianity. The final section of the book discusses the doctrine of the Trinity and the process of becoming a Christian.

The 790th greatest book of all time

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Total Points: 457

Since this book was first published in 1952, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 457.0.

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