The Imitation of Christ

Name: The Imitation of Christ
Author: Thomas a Kempis
ISBN: 9781910558904

Author: Thomas a Kempis
Series: Christian Classics
Language: English
Length: 162 pages
ISBN: 9781910558904
Published: 15 October 2014
Imprint: Adelphi Press

devotional literature
Christian living
spiritual growth
humility
piety
monastic life
medieval theology
religious practice
inner peace
asceticism

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"The Imitation of Christ" is a deeply influential devotional book that calls for renunciation of worldly vanities and the pursuit of spiritual life. Written in the 15th century, this work is a collection of admonitions and reflections that encourage the reader to follow the life and teachings of Jesus closely. The book emphasizes humility, obedience, and devotion as the paths to eternal peace. This classic text continues to guide and inspire millions in their spiritual journeys, offering profound insights into Christian piety and inner life.

Author

Thomas a Kempis was a German canon regular of the late medieval period and the author of The Imitation of Christ, which is one of the best known Christian books on devotion. His name means Thomas of Kempen, his hometown, and in German he is known as Thomas von Kempen. Therein, he was a follower of Geert Groote and Florens Radewyns, the founders of the Brethren of the Common Life, of which the Windesheim Augustinians were an offshoot.

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