Do not cast me out forever nor blot me out of the book of life, and whatever tribulation befalls will not harm me. The imitation of christ from catholic book publishing is a beautiful new edition of the original, deeply spiritual book by thomas a kempis. I was drawn to this book after reading st therese of lisieuxs story of a soul. These are the words of christ, by which we are taught, how we ought to imitate his life and manners, if we will be truly enlightened, and be delivered from all blindness of heart. As editor and translator he was not without faults, but thanks to him the. This special edition is our thank you for your support. Of the imitation of christ, and contempt of all the vanities of the world he that followeth me, walketh not in darkness, saith the lord. In this revised, easytoread, prayer book size book, readers will experience the peace and wisdom that has comforted catholics from around the world. I recomend this book to christians and catholics that have trouble reading the bible. The imitation of christ shows how to better live the life of a christian by closely following christ \s example. The full thomas a kempis text comprised four books, the first three of which make up our special edition, translated from the original latin by. The imitation of christ christian book distributors.
Imitating christ and despising all vanities on earth 2. Book 3, chapters 3140 of the imitation of christ by. The imitation of christ is widely considered one of the greatest manuals of devotion in christianity. Of the imitation of christbook iiichapter xxvi wikisource, the free. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis, ccel taped by maureen s. The imitation of christ we invite you to partner with us as we work to build out a vision for amplifying the lifeimpacting themes of the imitation of christ. Imitation of christ fisk, halcon j, kempis, thomas a on. The imitation of christ he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, says the lord. Online book the imitation of christ by thomas a kempis. The imitation of chirst full audiobook by thomas a. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis goodreads. Eugene peterson, from his book take and read next to the bible itself, the imitation of christ is the mostpublishedand most deeply cherished book. Ignatius, thomas merton, thomas more, and even agatha christies miss marple. This lovely maroon clothcovered book also presents sections on the rosary and the stations of the cross illustrated in full color.
The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis is a christian devotional book. William benham 1831 1910 the imitation of christ is. 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. Fisk, this abridged edition of the imitation of christ from catholic book publishing is designed specifically for contemporary readers. The imitation of christ is a devotional that is held in extremely high regard particularly in catholicism.
It is a handbook for spiritual life arising from the devotio moderna movement, of which kempis was a member. The inward conversation of christ with the faithful soul. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis book 1 chapter. It also discusses the importance of the sacrament of eucharist. O my god, thou sweetness ineffable, turn into bitterness all carnal comforts. The imitation of christ consists of four books with short chapters in each book. It is not only the most second most important its the second best book you can read about how to act with you fellow man and woman. It encourages us to live a life devoid of worldly vanities. The imitation of christ is a passionate celebration of gods love, mercy and holiness, which has. I have had this beautiful book for many years, i read a chapter first thing in morning and during the day when i feel lonely,angry,depressed this has changed my life and gives me hope and peace, i have giving this to some of my friends that are not catholics and they love it. It is a handbook for spiritual life arising from the devotio moderna movement, of which kempis was a member the imitation is perhaps the most widely read christian devotional work next to the bible, and is regarded as a devotional and religious classic. The book is a collection of recommendations for how to live ones life daytoday in. Book 3 chapter 54 part 1 the imitation of christ by thomas. The imitation of christ will bless all who want to respond to the call to follow jesus.
Book 3, chapters 2 of the imitation of christ by thomas a kempis. Kempis the imitation of christ, which first appeared in the late fifteenth century, has without exaggeration been called the most widely read work of devotion ever written. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis table of contents. The life of christ is presented as the highest study possible to a mortal, as jesus teachings far excel all the teachings of the saints. Truth speaks inwardly without the sound of words 3. Full book 3 imitation of christ read by hugh thwaites s. Book three, entitled on interior consolation, is the longest among the four books. The core message of the work is humility, and for christians to shut out the world and deny himself. Imitation of christ was written by a benedictine monk around 1429. Book 3, chapters 110 of the imitation of christ by thomas. The imitation of christ with biographical introduction. The first book admonitions profitable for the spiritual life chapter i of the imitation of christ, and of contempt of the world and all its vanities he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness,1 saith the lord. These are the words of christ, by which we are reminded that we must copy his life and conduct if we wish to be truly enlightened and to be delivered from all blindness of heart. Book 3, chapters 3140 of the imitation of christ by thomas a kempis.
Thomas breaks out in praise over the goodness of god. The imitation of christ book 3 chapter 33 on inconstancy of heart and the directing of our final intention to god. The truth he writes of transcends centuries and applies as much to todays modern manwoman as it did back then because it addresses the issues and attitudes that lie in the human heart. The inward conversation of christ with the faithful soul 2. T he imitation of christ falls into the category of what one might call classic christian devotional.
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