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Imitation of Christ by Thomas Kempis (1998, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-100375700188
ISBN-139780375700187
eBay Product ID (ePID)700165
Product Key Features
Book TitleImitation of Christ
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMeditations, Biblical Studies / Jesus, the Gospels & Acts, Christianity / Catholic, Christian Life / Devotional
Publication Year1998
FeaturesRevised
GenreReligion
AuthorThomas Kempis
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight9 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN97-046369
TitleLeadingThe
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisOnly the Bible has been more influential as a source of Christian devotional reading than The Imitation of Christ . This meditation on the spiritual life has inspired readers from Thomas More and St. Ignatius Loyola to Thomas Merton and Pope John Paul I. Written by the Augustinian monk Thomas Kempis between 1420 and 1427, it contains clear instructions for renouncing wordly vanities and locating eternal truths. No book has more explicitly and movingly described the Christian ideal: "My son, to the degree that you can leave yourself behind, to that degree will you be able to enter into Me." With a new Preface by Sally Cunneen, author of In Search of Mary: The Woman and the Symbol . "God is our home but many of us have strayed from our native land. The venerable authors of these Spiritual Classics are expert guides--may we follow their directions home." --Archbishop Desmond Tutu, This meditation on the spiritual life that has inspired readers from Thomas More and St. Ignatius Loyola to Thomas Merton and Pope John Paul I. Only the Bible has been more influential as a source of Christian devotional reading than The Imitation of Christ. Written by the Augustinian monk Thomas à Kempis between 1420 and 1427, it contains clear instructions for renouncing wordly vanities and locating eternal truths. No book has more explicitly and movingly described the Christian ideal: "My son, to the degree that you can leave yourself behind, to that degree will you be able to enter into Me." With a new Preface by Sally Cunneen, author of In Search of Mary: The Woman and the Symbol. "God is our home but many of us have strayed from our native land. The venerable authors of these Spiritual Classics are expert guides--may we follow their directions home." --Archbishop Desmond Tutu
LC Classification NumberBV4821.T47 1998
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- May 24, 2016
Imitation of Christ
A bit Nostic but very devoted with the intent to serve Christ. There are many parts where I got the impression the Author loved Jesus more than anything else in life. I was edified in those areas. Other parts seem to indicate that the Author was STILL trying to get saved and was not sure or confident of Christ saving him and sins forgiven. Other parts seem also to point to a attempt to win God's favor through personal suffering, works, human effort, etc. Maybe the Author didn't understand "The Gift of God is Eternal Life" or that Justification is by faith and therefore he could have his peace with God. But that was the time back then when life was severe, contemplative, dangerous, uncertain, and the Word of God was not readily available for personal use as it is today. Also, don't forget that ROME ruled over the Christians.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 01, 2017
Must read. Number two book read besides the Bible!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 04, 2018
Very Good Reading
Recommended.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 09, 2017
A book of Excellence!
Love this book! Ordered it for my Son-in-law! Full of wisdom in life and imitating Christ!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
