| The Imitation of Christ: A Timeless Classic for Contemporary Readers With New Forewo Edition Contributor(s): Kempis, Thomas À. (Author), Billy, Dennis (Foreword by), Creasy, William C. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 087061231X ISBN-13: 9780870612312 Publisher: Christian Classics OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2017 Annotation: Working from the 1441 Latin Autograph Manuscript, Creasy succeeds in creating a different interpretation of The Imitation by working through its historical, cultural, and linguistic contexts. Offers profound insights into a person's relationship with God. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - General - Religion | Christianity - Literature & The Arts - Religion | Spirituality |
| Dewey: 242 |
| LCCN: 2018304523 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.70 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Classic - Theometrics - Evangelical |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "What would Jesus do?" That's the primary question Thomas 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, Th r se 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Creasy, William C.: - After serving six years in the United States Marine Corps, William Creasy received his bachelor of arts degree from Arizona State University in 1974, summa cum laude; his master of arts degree from Arizona State University in 1976; and his doctorate in English literature from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1982. He retired from the UCLA English faculty in 2005 after serving more than twenty years. Creasy has been chosen as an honorary Mortar Board member at UCLA; he has been appointed as a member of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Spirituality Commission; and he has served as Scholar in Residence at Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, the first Christian academic to hold that appointment. The San Diego Ecumenical Council has also honored him for his teaching and his work in ecumenism. Creasy has spoken at countless professional gatherings, and has served as keynote speaker at such functions as the Episcopal Bishops' Conference. |