The imitation of christ is an easy to read that has a straight forward message of how to follow the life of christ. Beautiful, durable design for a lifetime of reading. She reads a chapter of the imitation of christ every night before sleep. Its not an easy book, yet the imitation of christ is a necessary, dare i even say, essential book for christians everywhere and those also seeking to understand the tenants of christian ideology. Download m4b 239mb download cover art download cd case insert. It fits into the time period of the transition between the middle ages and the renaissance, and is one of the best selling devotional texts of all time, and while the pious.
My imitation of christ zipper cover true devotionals. Recently, at a used book store i found a copy of the saint joseph giant type edition of the imitation of christ from the catholic book publishing company, edited by clare l. This new, revised edition features a goldstamped, bonded leather case with zipper, gilded pages and classic dore images from the life of christ, making it a beautiful and. Here is a revised edition of this thomas kempis classic by clare fitzpatrick. Merging the straight forward with the deep, speculating while always keeping an eye on the practicalities, kempis is an everyman type of figure. It is a handbook for spiritual life arising from the devotio moderna movement, of which kempis was a member. William benham 1831 1910 the imitation of christ is widely considered one of the greatest manuals of devotion in christianity. Imitation has exerted immense influence on christian worship, ethics, and church structure, because it gives specific yet broadminded guidance about the central task of christian life. Zomberg from dunstan press 1984, and i had no difficulty with that translation. In 114 short chapters organized into four simple parts, this handbook on the spiritual life offers guidance on dozens of topics such as resisting temptation, avoiding hasty judgments, putting up with others faults, remembering. The imitation of christ burgundy leather edition the. After the bible, the imitation of christ by thomas a kempis is the favorite book of catholics throughout the world and has been the spiritual guide of the saints since it first appeared in 1418. This lovely book with a brown duralux cover also includes sections on the rosary and the stations of the cross illustrated in full color. For five hundred years, this gentle book, filled with the spirit of the love of god, has brought understanding and comfort to millions of.
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The imitation of christ multilanguage catholic ebook. The imitation of christ consists of four books with short chapters in each book. The imitation of christ shows how to better live the life of a christian by closely following christs example. The most popular book in christianity after the bible, this treasured classic by thomas a kempis has been revised in an easytoread edition by clare fitzpatrick. Kempis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Illustrated with illuminated manuscripts paperback, 1984 other editions.
Imitation of christ was written by a benedictine monk around 1429. The imitation of christ is a passionate celebration of gods love, mercy and. The imitation of christ and mary has 3,636 members. The imitation of christ and mary public group facebook. And to help keep the books themes top of mind on a daily basis, were also delighted to offer a series of numbered, limited edition 500 of each print art prints featuring selected passages from the imitation of christart suitable for framing. It speaks to the soul of every true christian, reminding us of the fleeting nature of earthly joy as opposed to the eternity of happiness with god. In preparing this edition of the imitation of christ, the aim was to achieve a simple, readable text which would ring true to those who are already lovers of this incomparable book and would attract others to it. Ignatius, thomas merton, thomas more, and even agatha christies miss marple. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis alibris.