These are the words of christ, by which we are reminded that we must copy his life and conduct if we wish to be truly enlightened and to be delivered from all blindness of heart. Doctrinal, early works, imitation of jesus christ, jesus christ, imitatio christi, quotations. It is his edition that is the imitation of christ thomas, a kempis. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Anyone who has read the imitation of christ by thomas a. The book gives counsel to read the scriptures, statements about the uses of adversity, advice for. First published anonymously in 1418, thomas a kempiss the imitation of christ is a classic christian devotional work that has been read through the ages by such notable figures as sir thomas more, john wesley, and pope john paul i. For nearly 600 years, these thoughtful meditations on jesus life and teachings offer practical guidance on the central task of the christian life. Its pocket size makes it easy to carry with you or leave on your bedside table.
Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The imitation of christ, image books, 1955 thomas a kempis was born in kempen, prussia in 79 into a family of artisans and metal workers. Dennis billy, noted teacher and spiritual guide, helps todays readers interpret the imitation by raising their. The imitation of mary is a wonderful introduction to true devotion to mary. It has become all the more pressing that married men and women embrace the counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience according to their married state. This meditation on the spiritual life has inspired readers from thomas more and st. At the age of thirteen years, he left his family to join his older brother, john, who had ten or twelve years earlier traveled to. This modern translation is direct and concise, yet retains a deep devotional flavor. One of the bestloved books of christianity after the bible, now in a new translation a passionate celebration of god and his love, mercy, and holiness, the imitation of christ has inspired conversion and stimulated religious devotion for more than five hundred years. Here, thomas shows his deep insight into the prerogatives, graces and glory of mary. His imitation of christ, composed in latin in the netherlands between 1420 and 1427 has become a classic favorite to many.
As editor and translator he was not without faults, but thanks to him the. Free download or read online the imitation of christ pdf epub book. The book presents the idea that the study of christ s life and the emulation of his example is the highest pursuit that man can achieve. The imitation is perhaps the most widely read devotional work next to the bible, and is regarded as a devotional and religious classic. The first edition of the novel was published in 1418, and was written by thomas a kempis. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 288 pages and is available in paperback format. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. Kempis the imitation of christ, which first appeared in the late fifteenth century, has without exaggeration been called the most widely read work of devotion ever written. Pdf the imitation of christ book by thomas a kempis free. The imitation of christ is best known for its uncompromising stance on discipleship.
Book 3, chapters 4150 of the imitation of christ by. It is a handbook for spiritual life arising from the devotio moderna movement, where kempis was a member. The life of christ is presented as the highest study possible to a mortal, as jesus teachings far excel all the teachings of the saints. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis, a digital book in the international school of theologys cyber library which is a digital library for graduate seminary research, personal, and ministry research. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. The imitation of christ, free pdf, ebook global grey. The main characters of this classics, non fiction story are. The imitation of christ 9781565638150 by thomas a kempis. Its exact date and its authorship are still a matter of debate. While many contemporary readers seek the richness of classical spirituality, some find the language and thought patterns of the imitation of christ distant and difficult to understand. The book is a collection of recommendations for how to live ones life daytoday in.
Imitation of christ isbn 9781595472779 pdf epub thomas a. You can also read the full text online using our ereader. The practice of virtue and the avoidance of vice are major themes of this masterwork of ascetical literature. This classic and treasured edition, aptly entitled my imitation of christ, is crafted specifically for the busy person in the modern world. The imitation of christ is widely considered one of the greatest manuals of devotion in christianity. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis free online ebook. It encourages us to live a life devoid of worldly vanities. Table of contents introductory note the first book admonitions profitable for the spiritual life chapter i of the imitation of christ, and of contempt of the world and all its vanities chapter ii of thinking humbly of oneself chapter iii of the knowledge of. Ignatius loyola to thomas merton and pope john paul ii. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The imitation of christ he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, says the lord. As editor and translator he was not without faults, but thanks to him the imitation became and has remained, after the bible, the most widely read book in the world. The imitation of christ is a devotional that is held in extremely high regard particularly in catholicism.
Kempiss the imitation of christ is a spiritual classic and a must read for any ardent follower of christianity. A librivox recording of the imitation of christ, by thomas a kempis, translated by rev. The imitation of christ is a christian devotional book. Kempis may be left wondering if this catholic brother had any devotion to mary. Kempiss the imitation of christ is divided into four treatises on the spiritual life, the interior life, internal consolation, and the sacrament of the altar. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis free ebook. Kempis is available at in several formats for your ereader. These are the words of christ, by which we are taught, how we ought to imitate his life and manners, if we will be truly enlightened, and be delivered from all blindness of heart. The treatise of the imitation of christ appears to have been originally written in latin early in the fifteenth century. If you wish to be in the world, but not of the world, this revised translation with 117 illustrations will help you along your journey. It is his edition that is here rendered into english, without deletion of chapters or. Only the bible has been more influential as a source of christian devotional reading than the imitation of christ. One of the bestloved spiritual classics of all time is now more accessible than ever. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis cyber library.
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