Thomas á Kempis

The Imitation of Christ (Translation) (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"The Imitation of Christ," by Thomas á Kempis, is a Christian devotional book first written in Latin, written in the Netherlands from 1418 to 1427 A.D., appearing anonymously as "De Imitatione Christ." The devotional text is divided into four books of detailed spiritual instructions: (1) "Helpful Counsels of the Spiritual Life," (2) "Directives for the Interior Life," (3) "On Interior Consolation," and (4) "On the Blessed Sacrament." The author's devotional approach emphasizes the interior life and withdrawal from the mundanities of the world, as opposed to the active imitation of Christ practised by other friars. The devotions of the books emphasize devotion to the Eucharist as the key element of spiritual life. "The Imitation of Christ" is a handbook for the spiritual life arising from the Devotio Moderna movement, which Thomas followed. It is perhaps the most widely read Christian devotional work after the Bible, and is regarded as a devotional and religious classic. Apart from the Bible, no book was more popular at the time.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Word Well Books
• Seitenzahl: 322
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. August 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781628345452
• Artikelnr.: 68795940

Autorenporträt

Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471) was a medieval monk steeped in the mystical tradition of his time. His well-loved work, The Imitation of Christ, is one of Christian history's best known works on spiritual devotion. This small book sidesteps academic pretension to consider larger truths. "A poor peasant who serves God," Thomas wrote, "is better than a proud philosopher who . . . ponders the courses of the stars."