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“Think of a country where people were admired for running away in battle, or where a man felt proud of double-crossing all the people who had been kindest to him. You might just as well try to imagine a country where two and two made five.”

Quote by C. S. Lewis

Work

Mere Christianity

C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity is a collection of radio broadcasts that delve into the fundamentals of Christian faith, addressing questions of morality, belief, and the nature of God. The book is known for its accessibility and its ability to engage both believers and non-believers in a thoughtful discussion of Christian principles. more

Author

C. S. Lewis
C. S. Lewis

C. S. Lewis was a British novelist, academic, and Christian theologian. He is renowned for his fictional works, particularly The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of fantasy novels that have become a beloved classic of children's literature. Lewis also penned adult fiction, including the science fiction trilogy Out of the Silent Planet and the space trilogy. His non-fiction works, such as Mere Christianity and The Problem of Pain, have had a significant impact on Christian thought and spirituality. more

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