The Imitation of Christ

By Thomas à Kempis Translated by Aloysius Croft and Harold Bolton

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Publication Date: 23rd February 2012

This classic of Christian devotional literature has brought understanding and comfort to millions for centuries. Both Protestants and Catholics — as well as mystics and historians of religious thought — have studied these meditations on the life and teachings of Jesus, finding in them a path to prayer and spiritual guidance. Written in a candid and conversational style, The Imitation of Christ discusses liberation from worldly inclinations, recollection as a preparation for prayer, the consolations of prayer, and the place of eucharistic communion in a devout life. With its si... Read More
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This classic of Christian devotional literature has brought understanding and comfort to millions for centuries. Both Protestants and Catholics — as well as mystics and historians of religious thought — have studied these meditations on the life and teachings of Jesus, finding in them a path to prayer and spiritual guidance. Written in a candid and conversational style, The Imitation of Christ discusses liberation from worldly inclinations, recollection as a preparation for prayer, the consolations of prayer, and the place of eucharistic communion in a devout life. With its si... Read More
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This classic of Christian devotional literature has brought understanding and comfort to millions for centuries. Both Protestants and Catholics — as well as mystics and historians of religious thought — have studied these meditations on the life and teachings of Jesus, finding in them a path to prayer and spiritual guidance. Written in a candid and conversational style, The Imitation of Christ discusses liberation from worldly inclinations, recollection as a preparation for prayer, the consolations of prayer, and the place of eucharistic communion in a devout life. With its simple, readable text, this translation will appeal to new readers as well as to those already familiar with this religious classic.

Reprint of the The Bruce Publishing Company, Milwaukee, 1940 edition.
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  • Price: $0.99
  • Pages: 160
  • Publisher: Dover Publications
  • Imprint: Dover Publications
  • Series: Dover Thrift Editions: Religion
  • Publication Date: 23rd February 2012
  • Trim Size: 5.18 x 8.25 in
  • Illustration Note: 0
  • ISBN: 9780486111360
  • Format: eBook
  • BISACs:
    RELIGION / Christian Life / Inspirational
    RELIGION / Christian Life / Prayer
    RELIGION / Christian Life / Devotional
    LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Ancient & Classical
This classic of Christian devotional literature has brought understanding and comfort to millions for centuries. Both Protestants and Catholics — as well as mystics and historians of religious thought — have studied these meditations on the life and teachings of Jesus, finding in them a path to prayer and spiritual guidance. Written in a candid and conversational style, The Imitation of Christ discusses liberation from worldly inclinations, recollection as a preparation for prayer, the consolations of prayer, and the place of eucharistic communion in a devout life. With its simple, readable text, this translation will appeal to new readers as well as to those already familiar with this religious classic.

Reprint of the The Bruce Publishing Company, Milwaukee, 1940 edition.
  • Price: $0.99
  • Pages: 160
  • Publisher: Dover Publications
  • Imprint: Dover Publications
  • Series: Dover Thrift Editions: Religion
  • Publication Date: 23rd February 2012
  • Trim Size: 5.18 x 8.25 in
  • Illustrations Note: 0
  • ISBN: 9780486111360
  • Format: eBook
  • BISACs:
    RELIGION / Christian Life / Inspirational
    RELIGION / Christian Life / Prayer
    RELIGION / Christian Life / Devotional
    LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Ancient & Classical