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Imitation of Christ

Imitation of Christ

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"Ignite your spiritual journey with 'Imitation of Christ' by Thomas à Kempis, the timeless classic second only to the Bible in spiritual impact. This beautifully illustrated edition features the acclaimed English translation by Ronald Knox and Michael Oakley, complete with a forward by Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. Dive into a profound four-part treatise that transcends time and guides you to renounce material allure." See more...

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The spiritual classic by à Kempis, the second most widely read spiritual book after the Bible, has had an astonishing impact on the spiritual lives of countless saints, peasants, and popes for centuries. Even today, the soul-searching words of the fifteenth-century cleric Thomas à Kempis continue to resonate, unbounded by time or geography. Drawing on the Bible, the Fathers of the early Church and medieval mysticism, his four-part treatise shrugs off the allure of the material world, blending beauty and bluntness in a supremely spiritual call-to-arms.

This beautiful translation by Ronald Knox and Michael Oakley is considered by many teachers, writers, and readers to be the best English translation ever, and one that greatly enhances the life-changing insights of Thomas à Kempis. Illustrated. Forward by Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R.


SKU: 1003949

  • Author: Thomas à Kempis
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 260

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Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 10 reviews.

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The Imitation Of Christ

"Next to the Bible The Imitation Of Christ by Thomas a Kempis and The Divine Mercy Diary by Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska are the two most important books ever written. The Imitation Of Christ is a compelling timeless classic. A definite must read!"

— Francisco R. (5/5)

Imitation Of Christ

"I bought this book because I heard excerpts of it read on Seize The Day with Gus Lloyd on The Catholic Channel, Sirius XM Radio. It’s great …an easy read, full of inspirational thoughts."

— MARY H. (5/5)

So inspiring, and comforting.

"So inspiring, and comforting."

— JOANNE V. (5/5)

Imitation of Christ

"Book is beautiful in word and color pages! Easy print to read and meditate on."

— Katherine G. (5/5)

Imitation of Christ

"Beautiful edition."

— Anita E. (5/5)

Great reading

"I'd highly recommend this book for those who wish to take their spiritual life up 10 notches! This is the kind of book you reread many times over a lifetime and learn something every time"

— David A. (5/5)

thanks

"great"

— Joy B. (5/5)

Best of Many

"Thomas a Kempis most published work is available in a multitude of English translations. After struggling with the merely antiquated, the truly stodgy, and one that made the Good News for Modern Man Bible sound like Challoner's Vulgate, this translation has been a blessing. Ronald Knox, best known for his 20th century rendition of the Vulgate manages to hit just the right tone. While he died in the midst of this project, it was ably and seamlessly completed by one of his students."

— Dr. B. (5/5)

Buy the Clare L. Fitzpatrick Translation

"This is ok to good, but there is a better translation by Clare L. Fitzpatrick. Enjoy reading the Clare L. Fitzpatrick translation, as I can relate to and understand it much better. It is a good book to read with good life lessons and thoughts."

— Cindy (3/5)

A must for every Christian

"I read one section every night and as I meditate on the words the Holy Sprit helps me incorporate the message into my daily life. A great personal guide. Best Uses: Gift, Travel Reading; Describe Yourself: Casual Reader; Pros: Easy To Read, Informative, Perfect for daily reading"

— Middle R. (5/5)

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