The Imitation of Christ

ISBN-13: 9781530333929 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 180 str.

Thomas a. Kempis

Opis

The Imitation of Christ by Thomas A. Kempis is one of the most treasured devotional books of all time.

Originally published anonymously in the early 15th century, The Imitation of Christ is probably the most widely read and influential spiritual book after the Bible.

Emerging from the 14th century religious movement Modern Devotion (Devotio Moderna) of which author Thomas a Kempis was a member, this spiritual classic is a meditation on the spiritual life.

While first intended as an ascetic work for young monks in training, its keen sense of human nature addresses the spiritual journey of every Christian.

For over 600 years, this timeless work has reached the hearts of both saints and sinners. Probing questions about the meaning of life and showing us how to live out the teachings of Jesus,

The Imitation of Christ has inspired both religious devotion and conversion. Thomas a Kempis shows you how to lead a disciplined life characterized by simplicity, humility, and charity.

Encouraging the renunciation of worldly vanities and vices, he invites you to answer your call to the Christian life. His practical and wisdom-filled insights guide you in your spiritual growth and aspiration to eternal life.