
The Imitation of Christ
A Timeless Classic for Contemporary Readers
By: Thomas À. Kempis, Dennis Billy (Foreword by), William C. Creasy (Editor)
Paperback | 11 August 2017
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That's the primary question Thomas à Kempis answers in his universally acclaimed work, The Imitation of Christ. In 114 short chapters organized into four simple parts, this handbook on the spiritual life offers guidance on dozens of topics such as resisting temptation, avoiding hasty judgments, putting up with others' faults, remembering God's many blessings, self-surrender, minding our own business, and performing humble works.
William Creasy succeeds in creating a dramatically different interpretation of The Imitation of Christ by working through its historical, cultural, and linguistic contexts.
This book inspired the likes of St. Thomas More, St. Ignatius of Loyola, Therese of Lisieux, Dorothy Day, and Thomas Merton. Along with such classics as Augustine's Confessions, Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, and Ignatius's Spiritual Exercises, The Imitation of Christ continues to confront each generation of readers with the perennial truths of the Gospel.
Industry Reviews
"William Creasy's version of The Imitation of Christ is more than a new translation of a timeless work. It is a re-creation of a 560-year-old classic that infuses it with life and meaning for contemporary readers." --Renovare, Englewood, Colorado
"For a long time I had nourished my spiritual life with the 'fine flour' contained in The Imitation of Christ. It was the only book which did me good, for I had not yet found the treasures hidden in the Holy Gospels. I always had it with me, to the amusement of my people at home." --St. Therese of Lisieux
"The unchallenged masterpiece of devotional literature for half a millennium. Christians worldwide have been immensely enriched by this simple book." --Richard J. Foster, Christian theologian
"The Imitation of Christ is a book that followed me through my days. Again and again I came across copies of it and the reading of it brought me comfort. I felt in the background of my life a waiting force that would lift me up eventually." --Dorothy Day, Founder of The Catholic Worker Movement
ISBN: 9780870612312
ISBN-10: 087061231X
Published: 11th August 2017
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 256
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: AVE MARIA PR
Country of Publication: US
Edition Type: New edition
Dimensions (cm): 21.34 x 13.72 x 1.27
Weight (kg): 0.32
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