Synopsis The secret of the amazing influence and converting power of this little book is the secret of the lives of all the Saints--their nearness to God, and the reflection of His love in their lives and writings. Thomas's theme is the love, mercy, and holiness of God: with vivid clarity he shows man's complete dependence on, and need for, God. --This text refers to the paperback edition of this title Synopsis It is the hope of the publishers of this new edition of The Imitation of Christ that this treasured little book will become a spur to following the life of Christ to which all are called. --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title From the Publisher Written five centuries ago by a humble monk, this timeless message of faith in Christ's teachings remains a vital source of spiritual strength for people seeking to follow in the footsteps of the Lord. Description from The Reader's CatalogAfter the Bible, this 15th-century devotional work, distinguished by its simplicity and spiritual purity, is probably the most influential Christian book ever written.From The PublisherWritten five centuries ago by a humble monk, this timeless message of faith in Christ's teachings remains a vital source of spiritual strength for people seeking to follow in the footsteps of the Lord.ReviewsAn influence on Thomas More, Ignatius Loyola, John Wesley, and Dr. Johnson, the 15th-century priest & writer Thomas ß Kempis wrote many devotional works, culminating in this masterpiece celebrating man's dependence on God's boundless love.
Synopsis It is the hope of the publishers of this new edition of The Imitation of Christ that this treasured little book will become a spur to following the life of Christ to which all are called. --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title From the Publisher Written five centuries ago by a humble monk, this timeless message of faith in Christ's teachings remains a vital source of spiritual strength for people seeking to follow in the footsteps of the Lord. Description from The Reader's CatalogAfter the Bible, this 15th-century devotional work, distinguished by its simplicity and spiritual purity, is probably the most influential Christian book ever written.From The PublisherWritten five centuries ago by a humble monk, this timeless message of faith in Christ's teachings remains a vital source of spiritual strength for people seeking to follow in the footsteps of the Lord.ReviewsAn influence on Thomas More, Ignatius Loyola, John Wesley, and Dr. Johnson, the 15th-century priest & writer Thomas ß Kempis wrote many devotional works, culminating in this masterpiece celebrating man's dependence on God's boundless love.
From the Publisher Written five centuries ago by a humble monk, this timeless message of faith in Christ's teachings remains a vital source of spiritual strength for people seeking to follow in the footsteps of the Lord. Description from The Reader's CatalogAfter the Bible, this 15th-century devotional work, distinguished by its simplicity and spiritual purity, is probably the most influential Christian book ever written.From The PublisherWritten five centuries ago by a humble monk, this timeless message of faith in Christ's teachings remains a vital source of spiritual strength for people seeking to follow in the footsteps of the Lord.ReviewsAn influence on Thomas More, Ignatius Loyola, John Wesley, and Dr. Johnson, the 15th-century priest & writer Thomas ß Kempis wrote many devotional works, culminating in this masterpiece celebrating man's dependence on God's boundless love.
Description from The Reader's CatalogAfter the Bible, this 15th-century devotional work, distinguished by its simplicity and spiritual purity, is probably the most influential Christian book ever written.From The PublisherWritten five centuries ago by a humble monk, this timeless message of faith in Christ's teachings remains a vital source of spiritual strength for people seeking to follow in the footsteps of the Lord.ReviewsAn influence on Thomas More, Ignatius Loyola, John Wesley, and Dr. Johnson, the 15th-century priest & writer Thomas ß Kempis wrote many devotional works, culminating in this masterpiece celebrating man's dependence on God's boundless love.
From The PublisherWritten five centuries ago by a humble monk, this timeless message of faith in Christ's teachings remains a vital source of spiritual strength for people seeking to follow in the footsteps of the Lord.ReviewsAn influence on Thomas More, Ignatius Loyola, John Wesley, and Dr. Johnson, the 15th-century priest & writer Thomas ß Kempis wrote many devotional works, culminating in this masterpiece celebrating man's dependence on God's boundless love.
ReviewsAn influence on Thomas More, Ignatius Loyola, John Wesley, and Dr. Johnson, the 15th-century priest & writer Thomas ß Kempis wrote many devotional works, culminating in this masterpiece celebrating man's dependence on God's boundless love.