This religious classic has brought understanding and comfort to millions for centuries. Written in a candid and conversational style, the topics include liberation from worldly inclinations, preparation and consolations of prayer, and eucharistic communion.
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.
By:
Thomas à Kempis Edited by:
Aloysius Croft, Harold Bolton, Thomas Imprint: Dover Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 203mm,
Width: 127mm,
Spine: 9mm
Weight: 120g ISBN:9780486431857 ISBN 10: 0486431851 Series:Thrift Editions Pages: 139 Publication Date:18 September 2003 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Unspecified
