The Imitation of Christ, Thomas a Kempis
The Imitation of Christ, Thomas a Kempis
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The Imitation of Christ

Author: Thomas à Kempis

Narrator: Kevin O'Brien

Unabridged: 7 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: TAN Books

Published: 05/07/2019


Synopsis

After the Bible, The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis is the favorite book of Catholics throughout the world and has been the spiritual guide of the saints since it first appeared in 1418. And of the English editions, none can equal this inspiring translation of Bishop Richard Challoner. 
This book speaks to the soul of every true Christian, reminding him of the fleeting nature of earthly joy as opposed to the eternity of happiness with God. Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange asserted that the true mysticism of which it speaks is accessible to all, if they are willing to follow the way of humility, the cross, continual prayer, and docility to the Holy Ghost.
Now you will never be without the book that St. Thérèse of Lisieux loved and knew by heart.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rebekah on September 04, 2011

This is my go-to daily read I've carried around for the last few years, and it never gets old. When I need a good kick in the butt, I read Kempis. His excerpts are short but pack so much truth, and I can't tell you how many times I've just cried over his words as God has used this book to convict me......more

Goodreads review by Chris on June 18, 2008

A classic. Not everyone's cup of tea. Demanding and ascetic, the upward road to salvation. No platitudes here and calming words, just the raw grain of uneasy truth. Handle with caution.......more

Goodreads review by Ellie on July 28, 2010

Truly, this is a 1.5 star book in my record, but I didn't have the option. Although one of the most popular books in Christian literary history, I found this text difficult to connect with because of the jabbing absolutes and insistence on isolation. Kempis' Christianity resounds with joylessness;......more

Goodreads review by Kristen on February 12, 2009

Currently reading and re-reading (for the rest of my life). Anyone who embraces the wisdom in this book and lives by its precepts, will be a happy and content person. Imitation of Christ was written by a Benedictine monk around 1429. The truth he writes of transcends centuries and applies as much to......more

Goodreads review by Miriam on July 07, 2024

O nestemată a literaturii creștine pe care am citit-o pe îndelete și care mi-a fost de folos în ceea ce privește devoțiunea personală. Autorul oferă moduri de educare a sufletului pentru umblarea zilnică pe calea credinței, avându-L pe Hristos ca model. Cartea e alcătuită mai ales din îndemnuri, cug......more