This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. In a kempiss the imitation of christ you will find a gracious invitation to follow the path that jesus has walked ahead of you. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 288 pages and is available in paperback format. This meditation on the spiritual life has inspired readers from thomas more and st.
Only the bible has been more influential as a source of christian devotional reading than the imitation of christ. It is his edition that is the imitation of christ thomas, a kempis. Perhaps the how to should include how to live with others, with oneself, and with christ at all times. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis cyber library. The imitation of christ is a devotional that is held in extremely high regard particularly in catholicism. Pdf the imitation of christ download full pdf book download. The imitation of christ consists of four books with short chapters in each book.
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I was drawn to this book after reading st therese of lisieuxs story of a soul. About thomas a kempis 19 biography author of the imitation of christ, born at kempen in the diocese of cologne, in 79 or 80. It is a book that calls one deeper and farther in to the heart of god. Thomas a kempis was a german medieval christian monk who was born in the late 14th century. Thomas a kempis books list of books by author thomas a kempis. The imitation of christ was written by thomas a kempis, contains 162 pages, published in 1920. All thy breakers and thy waves have rolled over me. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Imitation of christ christian classics ethereal library. Free download or read online the imitation of christ pdf epub book. Thomas a kempis wrote this devotion in such a way to fan the flame in our soul with beautiful gentle words. This work was composed during 14181427 penguin books, london, 1952 this edition was translated.
They were talking about thomas a kempiss the imitation of christ, the devotional classic that has been translated into over 50 languages, in editions too numerous for scholars to keep track of. Ignatius loyola to thomas merton and pope john paul i. Pdf the imitation of christ book by thomas a kempis free. A number of his treatises on the monastic life and little devotional essays have been translated into english including the great. This devotional classic by thomas a kempis, first published in 1472, has been lightly abridged and edited for ease of modern readers. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis free ebook. Manuscripts of the latin version survive in considerable numbers all over western europe, and they, with the vast. A number of his treatises on the monastic life and little devotional essays have been translated into english including the great devotional work the imitation of christ c. The first edition of the novel was published in 1418, and was written by thomas a kempis. The imitation of christ is a passionate celebration of gods love, mercy and holiness, which has stimulated religious devotion for. The school he attended at nearby deventer in holland had been started by. The imitation of christ is a passionate celebration of gods love, mercy and. The treatise of the imitation of christ appears to have been originally written in latin early in the fifteenth century. Thomas a kempis christian history christianity today.
The book is a collection of recommendations for how to live ones life daytoday in. The core message of the work is humility, and for christians to shut out the world and deny himself. It presents the fundamental principles of the spiritual life. Like the three previous classics of monastic literature, the imitation of christ is a guide to changing our lives and learning to grow closer to christ in spirit and in deeds. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. At the age of thirteen years, he left his family to join his older brother, john, who had ten or twelve years earlier traveled to.
Imitation of christ thomas at kempis pdf afrikhepri. Imitating christ and despising all vanities on earth 2. Click download or read online button to get the imitation of christ by thomas a kempis book now. The imitation of christ falls into the category of what one might call classic christian devotional. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis goodreads.
Thomas a kempis, christian theologian, the probable author of imitatio christi imitation of christ, a devotional book that, with the exception of the bible, has been considered the most influential work in christian literature. The book presents the idea that the study of christs life and the emulation of his example is the highest pursuit that man can achieve. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis free ebook manybooks. If you want to thinkand livelike jesus, join the millions of people whove read the imitation of christ over the past five centuries. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis download ebook. Page numbers below refer to thomas a kempis, the imitation of christ. For more than five centuries it has been the most popular spiritual book second only to the sacred scriptures. Download the imitation of christ by thomas a kempis pdf free. His parents, john and gertrude haemerken, were of the artisan class. The imitation became, and has remained, after the bible, the most.
The imitation of christ, image books, 1955 thomas a kempis was born in kempen, prussia in 79 into a family of artisans and metal workers. Many manuscripts scattered throughout europe ascribe the book to jean le. The imitation of christ in four books by by thomas a kempis. The book has been deeply influential and highly revered for more than 500 years. It also discusses the importance of the sacrament of eucharist. The school he attended at nearby deventer in holland had been started by gerard groote, founder of the brothers of the common life. It is a handbook for spiritual life arising from the devotio moderna movement, of which kempis was a member. Thomas a kempis quotes author of the imitation of christ. Aug 17, 2016 the imitation of christ by thomas a kempis itself is a work of meditation. The imitation of christ, free pdf, ebook global grey.
Oct 03, 2016 the imitation of christ falls into the category of what one might call classic christian devotional. Its exact date and its authorship are still a matter of debate. 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 aspect of the text is at the. We share books for free, but maintaining such a site online requires costly hosting.
The imitation of christ has appeared in more editions and in more languages than any other book except the bible. For five hundred years, this gentle book, filled with the spirit of the love of god, has. As editor and translator he was not without faults, but thanks to him the. The imitation of christ is a christian devotional book. These are christs own words by which he exhorts us to imitate his life. The imitation of christ by a kempis thomas free ebook. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. Many have drawn closer to christ through the writings of thomas a kempis. His work the imitation of christ is one of the most widely read christian spiritual books ever written. Creasy published on 2007 by mercer university press.
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