Thomas a Kempis was a German medieval Christian monk who was born in the late 14th century. His work "The Imitation of Christ" is one of the most widely read Christian spiritual books ever written. The book presents the idea that the study of Christ's life and the emulation of his example is the highest pursuit that man can achieve. Kempis's "The Imitation of Christ" is a spiritual classic and a must read for any ardent follower of Christianity. Thomas van Kempen or Thomas a Kempis; (c. 1380 - 25 July 1471) was a canon regular of the late medieval period and the author of The Imitation of...
Thomas a Kempis was a German medieval Christian monk who was born in the late 14th century. His work "The Imitation of Christ" is one of the most wide...
THE full title of this work is, "De Vita et Beneficiis Jesu Christi Salvatoris Nostri Meditationes et Orationes." In the table of contents for the thjrd vohune of Sommalius's "Opera Omnia" of Thomas it Kempis it is simply spoken of as "De Vita Christi Meditationes"; and so at the headings of the pages on the one side we have "De Vita Christi," and on the other, "Meditationes'' It is found in the second edition of the above work. It occupies rather nlore than a hlmdred pages with an index at the end; and is placed at the beginning of the third volume, double columns, small type. It does not...
THE full title of this work is, "De Vita et Beneficiis Jesu Christi Salvatoris Nostri Meditationes et Orationes." In the table of contents for the thj...
Thomas A. Kempis' The Imitation of Christ, first published in the early 15th century, is one of the most read devotional works. This edition is translated by William Benham
Thomas A. Kempis' The Imitation of Christ, first published in the early 15th century, is one of the most read devotional works. This edition is transl...
A CLASSIC OF CHRISTIAN DEVOTION-Without the Way, there is no going, Without the Truth, there is no knowing, Without the Life, there is no living.- -Thomas A. Kempis
The Imitation is perhaps the most widely read devotional work next to the Bible, and is regarded as a devotional and religious classic. Its popularity was immediate, and it was printed 745 times before 1650. Apart from the Bible, no book has been translated into more languages than The Imitation of Christ. The text is divided into four books, which provide detailed spiritual instructions: -Thoughts Helpful...
A CLASSIC OF CHRISTIAN DEVOTION-Without the Way, there is no going, Without the Truth, there is no knowing, Without the Life, there is no l...
Thomas a Kempis, C.R.S.A. (Thomas van Kempen or Thomas Hemerken or Haemerken, litt. "Hammerkin" (small hammer); c. 1380 - 25 July 1471) was a Dutch canon regular of the late medieval period and the author of The Imitation of Christ, one of the most popular and best known Christian books on devotion. His name means Thomas "of Kempen," his hometown, and in German he is known as Thomas von Kempen. He also is known by various spellings of his family name: Thomas Haemerken; Thomas Hammerlein; Thomas Hemerken and Thomas Hamerken. (wikipedia.org)"
Thomas a Kempis, C.R.S.A. (Thomas van Kempen or Thomas Hemerken or Haemerken, litt. "Hammerkin" (small hammer); c. 1380 - 25 July 1471) was a Dutch ca...
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 Imitation of Christ by Thomas A. Kempis is one of the most treasured devotional books of all time.
The Imitation of Christ - Thomas a Kempis - Translated by Rev. William Benham - The Imitation of Christ is a Christian devotional book. It was first composed in Latin ca. 1418-1427. 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 devotional work next to the Bible, and is regarded as a devotional and religious classic. Its popularity was immediate, and it was printed 745 times before 1650. Apart from the Bible, no book has been translated into more languages than the Imitation of Christ....
The Imitation of Christ - Thomas a Kempis - Translated by Rev. William Benham - The Imitation of Christ is a Christian devotional book. It was first c...
