The imitation of christ audiobook by thomas a kempis 80. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis free ebook. The first edition of the novel was published in 1418, and was written by thomas a kempis. Book 1, chapters 110 of the imitation of christ by thomas. The main characters of this classics, non fiction story are. Jun 25, 2015 the imitation of christ by thomas a kempis is a christian devotional book. The overwhelming theme of the text is suffering, that is, imitating christ through suffering. Its exact date and its authorship are still a matter of debate. The imitation of christ, by thomas a kempis book 1, chapter 23. In devotional form, it leads the reader toward a more thorough understanding of the christian life. The treatise of the imitation of christ appears to have been originally written in latin early in the fifteenth century. Thomas a kempis, christian theologian, the probable author of imitatio christi imitation of christ, a devotional book that, with the exception of the bible, has been considered the most influential work in christian literature. The imitation of christ audiobook imitationofchristaudiobook by thomas a kempis 80.
This is not for the feeble or fickle or novice catholicchristian. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis is a christian devotional book. The imitation of christ, thomas a kempis, full catholic. As editor and translator he was not without faults, but thanks to him the imitation became and has remained, after the bible, the most widely read book in the world. It also discusses the importance of the sacrament of eucharist. I was drawn to this book after reading st therese of lisieuxs story of a soul. The imitation of christ is a devotional that is held in extremely high regard particularly in catholicism. Kempis full audiobook the imitation of christ latin. The imitation of christ, thomas a kempis audio book. This book is a classic for comfort and understanding of living the spiritual life of christ in a physical.
Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. William benham, digibooks publishing, is written in the old english. At the age of thirteen years, he left his family to join his older brother, john, who had ten or twelve years earlier traveled to. Buy the imitation of christ by thomas a kempis online at alibris. The imitation of christ is a passionate celebration of gods love, mercy and holiness, which has stimulated religious devotion for. The imitation of christ, image books, 1955 thomas a kempis was born in kempen, prussia in 79 into a family of artisans and metal workers. If you prefer your bible translation as the king james version, then this is the version. The book contains 114 chapters separated into 4 books. Deep calls unto deep at the sound of thy waterfalls.
In this revised, easytoread, prayer book size book, readers will experience the peace and wisdom that have comforted catholics from around the world. Manuscripts of the latin version survive in considerable numbers all over western europe, and they, with the vast. For those wishing to develop their christian faith and to deepen their understanding of what it is meant to be truly christlike a lofty and challenging aspiration in this 21st century then this little book of thomas a kempis 80 1471 may be for you. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis, paperback. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. About the imitation first published anonymously in a. All thy breakers and thy waves have rolled over me. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis cyber library. Pdf the imitation of christ book by thomas a kempis free. It is his edition that is the imitation of christ thomas, a kempis. Free download or read online the imitation of christ pdf epub book. Imitation of christ christian classics ethereal library.
Thomas kempis was a medieval catholic monk and author of the imitation of christ, considered to be one of the bestknown christian books on. Of the imitation of christ, and contempt of all the vanities of the world he that followeth me, walketh not in darkness, saith the lord. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis full audiobook. Book one, book two, book three and book four for the sake of convenience.
The imitation of christ is a beautiful edition of the original, deeply spiritual book by thomas a kempis. After reading the imitation of christ you will want to read the bible. It is a book that calls one deeper and farther in to the heart of god. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis goodreads. The imitation of christ by a kempis thomas free ebook. The catholic archive thomas a kempis the imitation of christ book 1 chapter 23 thoughts on death very soon your life here will end.
The book was first issued anonymously 1418 and was soon accorded a wide welcome, copied by different scribes, and attributed to various spiritual writers, among others st. It is not only the most second most important its the second best book you can read about how to act with you fellow man and woman. About thomas a kempis 19 biography author of the imitation of christ, born at kempen in the diocese of cologne, in 79 or 80. The imitation of christ by thomas kempis reading guide. I recomend this book to christians and catholics that have trouble reading the bible.
For five hundred years, this gentle book, filled with the spirit of the love of god, has brought understanding and. Many of the chapters are only a paragraph or more long so we decided to consolidate the chapters into their individual books. Imitating christ and despising all vanities on earth. His career thereafter was devoted to practicing the counsels of spiritual perfection and to copying books for the schools. Ignatius, thomas merton, thomas more, and even agatha christies miss marple. William benham 1831 1910 is a catholic devotional book. As editor and translator he was not without faults, but thanks to him the. A few words on thomas claim, once disputed but now hardly so, to the authorship of the imitation of christ.
Thomas a kempis 79801471 was a member of the brethren, priest, augustinian monk, author of a dozen books, and copyist extraordinaire. Thomas a kempis wrote this devotion in such a way to fan the flame in our soul with beautiful gentle words. The imitation of christ audio book thomas a kempis. This thomas, born about the year 80, was educated by the brethren of the common life, was moved to join their community, and was ordained priest. He lived at and was a member of the windesheim congregation at agneitenberg monastery in the netherlands for more than seventy years. That thomas hemerken of kempen, or thomas a kempis as he is now known, later translated a composite of their writings, essentially a spiritual diary, from the original netherlandish into latin is generally admitted by scholars. Book 1, chapters 110 of the imitation of christ by thomas a. Exploring subjects like reading scripture, thinking humbly, and having peace of mind, it is a very readable classic christian book. The book is a collection of recommendations for how to live ones life daytoday in. These are the words of christ, by which we are taught, how we ought to imitate his life and manners, if we will be truly enlightened, and be delivered from all blindness of heart. No book has more explicitly and movingly described the christian ideal. The title of this book is imitation of christ and it was written by thomas a. From both pursuits evolved the imitation of christ.
The imitation of christ is a classic work by thomas a kempis. Oct 03, 2016 the imitation of christ falls into the category of what one might call classic christian devotional. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis translated by rev. The core message of the work is humility, and for christians to shut out the world and deny himself. For five hundred years, this gentle book, filled with the spirit of the love of god, has brought understanding and comfort. The imitation of christ, thomas kempis 97816821411. Thomas a kempis christian history christianity today. The imitation of christ, image books, 1955 thomas a kempis. They were talking about thomas a kempiss the imitation of christ, the devotional classic that has been translated into over 50 languages, in editions too numerous for scholars to keep track of. The imitation of christ consists of four books with short chapters in each book. A number of his treatises on the monastic life and little devotional essays have been translated into english including the great devotional work the imitation of christ c. It is his edition that is here rendered into english, without deletion of chapters or.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 288 pages and is available in paperback format. Sign me up to get more news about nonfiction books. It is a handbook for spiritual life arising from the devotio moderna movement, of which kempis was a member. It fits into the time period of the transition between the middle ages and the renaissance, and is one of the best selling devotional texts of all time, and while the pious aspect of the text is at the. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis, a digital book in the international school of theologys cyber library which is a digital library for graduate seminary research, personal, and ministry research.
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