Seeing Through the Eye: Malcolm Muggeridge on Faith

by Cecil Kuhne, William F. Buckley Jr. (Introduction)

Malcolm Muggeridge was one of Great Britain's most well-known journalists and television personalities, having interviewed practically every major public figure of his time. He shocked the world with his conversion to Christianity later in life. "St. Mugg", as he was affectionately known, was clear in his new-found It is the truth that has died, not God, and "Jesus was God or he was nothing." These wonderful selections of Muggeridge's writings and speeches cover a wide variety of spiritual themes, revealing his profound faith, great wit, and lively writing style. Topics include " The Man Who Lives", "Is There a God?", "The Prospect of Death", "Do We Need Religion?", "Peace and Power", and many more. "The counter-countercultural declaration of Mr. Muggeridge's conversion was especially eye-catching given the great legions traveling in the opposite direction. His larger public knew him through his work as a television host and critic. But all of literate England, and much of America, knew him as a learned and incisive journalist who had written Winter in Moscow, a searing exposé of Communism. His intellect and historical savoir-faire gave his criticisms a very long reach. In America he made regular appearances as book editor of Esquire magazine. No Englishman has a more mordant, more attractive wit."
—William F. Buckley, Jr. , From the Introduction

Genres: Philosophy

343 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2005

Reviews

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is an excellent introduction to Malcolm Muggeridge and his thoughts on Christianity and Christian faith. Having been a journalist and involved in television production, Muggeridge has some very thought provoking views on the influence of the communication medium of television on our culture.

[Katy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I kept reading books that would mention his name but I had no idea who he was. Decided to read out of curiosity. A very interesting story. He was a famous journalist in the UK but also a devout Christian. He was able to keep his life compartmentalized but without compromising his faith.