Historian Dr. George Marsden recently delivered
a talk at Palm Beach Atlantic University on the subject of his latest
publication on C.S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity, in which he outlines why the
book continues to engage modern readers.
“It’s selling better today, particularly in
the United States, than it sold when it first came out,” Marsden said. “That’s
a very unusual life of a book. This book continues to resonate with an awful
lot of people, even into the 21st century … Lewis always looks for timeless truths
as opposed to the latest discoveries.”
The book is a collection of Lewis’
addresses on BBC radio, given during the 1940s. According to Marsden, its
relevancy endures by design, with Lewis taking ancient ideals for his subject
as opposed to the scientific breakthroughs his contemporaries favored. Marsden
also highlights Lewis’ appeal to imagination while focusing on the core tenants
of Christianity.
“Part of the appeal of 'Mere Christianity' is
that it’s demanding, and readers find that they’re being challenged to give up
their very selves (to a sovereign entity),” Marsden said. “Today, the idea of
‘Mere Christianity’ can give people a sense of their commonality with
Christians all over the world.”
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