| The Imitation of Christ Contributor(s): Thomas À. Kempis (Author), Croft, Aloysius (Translator), Bolton, Harold (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0486431851 ISBN-13: 9780486431857 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $4.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2003 Annotation: This classic, second only to the Bible for religious instruction and inspiration, has brought understanding and comfort to millions for centuries. Written in a candid and conversational style, the topics include liberation from worldly inclinations, preparation and consolations of prayer, and the place of eucharistic communion in a devout life. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Devotional - Religion | Devotional - Religion | Meditations |
| Dewey: 242 |
| LCCN: 2003051559 |
| Series: Dover Thrift Editions |
| Physical Information: 0.48" H x 5.22" W x 8.28" (0.29 lbs) 139 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Classic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This classic of Christian devotional literature has brought understanding and comfort to millions for centuries. Both Protestants and Catholics -- as well as mystics and historians of religious thought -- have studied these meditations on the life and teachings of Jesus, finding in them a path to prayer and spiritual guidance. Written in a candid and conversational style, The Imitation of Christ discusses liberation from worldly inclinations, recollection as a preparation for prayer, the consolations of prayer, and the place of eucharistic communion in a devout life. With its simple, readable text, this translation will appeal to new readers as well as to those already familiar with this religious classic. |