Thomas a kempis imitation of christ internet archive. Knox was a long term devotee of the imitation, so began to work on the translation with his engaging, passionate, poetic, very readable style, as befits the spiritual tone set by thomas a kempis. Thomas a kempis christian history christianity today. It is said that thomass book has been the most read of any book other than the bible. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Knox was a long term devotee of the imitation, so began to work on the translation with his engaging, passionate, poetic, very readable style, as befits the spiritual tone set by thomas akempis. His books include the wellknown imitation of christ, life of geert groote, and life of liduina of schiedam, the latter of which he epitomized. 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.
It is a handbook for spiritual life arising from the devotio moderna movement, of which kempis was a member. It is a handbook for spiritual life arising from the devotio moderna movement, where kempis was a member. This small book, free from intellectual pretensions. Apart from the bible, no book has been translated into more languages. Pdf the imitation of christ book by thomas a kempis free. The life of christ is presented as the highest study possible to a mortal, as jesus teachings far excel all the teachings of the saints. A librivox recording of the imitation of christ, by thomas a kempis, translated by rev. Read imitation of christ illustrated by thomas a kempis available from rakuten kobo. The imitation of christ in four books by by thomas a kempis.
This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. As editor and translator he was not without faults, but thanks to him the. He reflected the mystical spirituality of his times, the sense of being absorbed in god. First published anonymously in 1418, thomas a kempis s the imitation of christ is a classic christian devotional work that has been read through the ages by such notable figures as sir thomas more, john wesley, and pope john paul i. The imitation of christ is a passionate celebration of gods love, mercy and. Download the imitation of christ by thomas kempis illustrated ebook free in pdf and epub format. About the imitation first published anonymously in a. Kempen, or thomas kempis as he is now known, later translated a composite of their writings, essentially a spiritual diary, from the.
Page numbers below refer to thomas a kempis, the imitation of christ. The book presents the idea that the study of christs life and the emulation of his example is the highest pursuit that man can achieve. Imitation of christ thomas a kempis linkedin slideshare. It is a handbook for spiritual life arising from the devotio moderna movement, of which kempis was a member the imitation is perhaps the most widely read christian devotional work next to the bible, and is regarded as a devotional and religious classic. The very revd robert jeffery was born in 1935 and ordained in 1959. 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 is a christian devotional book. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis translated by rev. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis free at loyal. Imitating christ and despising all vanities on earth. The imitation of christ by a kempis thomas free ebook. The treatise of the imitation of christ appears to have been originally written in latin early in the fifteenth century. Written by the augustinian monk thomas a kempis between 1420 and 1427, it contains clear instructions for. Thomas a kempis was a german medieval christian monk who was born in the late 14th century.
Kempis, 9780141191768, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis free at loyal books. This meditation on the spiritual life has inspired readers from thomas more and st. It is his edition that is the imitation of christ thomas, a kempis. These meditations on the life and teachings of jesus, written in times. Introductory note the treatise of the imitation of christ appears to have been originally written in latin early in the fifteenth century. Let it be our most earnest study, therefore, to dwell upon the life of jesus christ. The book presents the idea that the study of christ s life and the emulation of his example is the highest pursuit that man can achieve. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis free online ebook. Throughout the book, a kempis quotes the words of jesus in mark 8.
It encourages us to live a life devoid of worldly vanities and, in the words of st. Book 1, chapters 110 of the imitation of christ by thomas. For five hundred years, this gentle book, filled with the spirit of the love of god, has brought understanding and comfort to millions of readers in over fifty languages, and provided them with a source of heartfelt personal prayer. 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. He also possessed an earnest love for the poor and holy scripture. It is often good for us to have others know our faults and rebuke them, for it gives us greater humility.
Pdf the imitation of christ download full pdf book. The imitation of christ is best known for its uncompromising stance on discipleship. After reading the imitation of christ you will want to read the bible. Thomas wrote many other devotional works besides the imitation of christ, his masterpiece, as well as biographies of gerald groote and florentius radewyn. Pdf the imitation of christ by thomas kempis illustrated. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis free ebook manybooks. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis free ebook. Ignatius loyola to thomas merton and pope john paul i. Written by the augustinian monk thomas kempis between 1420 and 1427, it contains clear instructions for renouncing worldly vanities. The imitation became, and has remained, after the bible, the most.
His classic the imitation of christ has long been a favorite of christians of all denominational backgrounds. Download only the bible has been more influential as a source of christian devotional reading than the imitation of christ. 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. Kempis the imitation of christ, which first appeared in the late fifteenth century, has without exaggeration been called the most widely read work of devotion ever written.
This work was composed during 14181427 penguin books, london, 1952 this edition was translated. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis cyber library. Free download or read online the imitation of christ pdf epub book. The first edition of the novel was published in 1418, and was written by thomas a kempis. Aug 17, 2016 the imitation of christ by thomas a kempis itself is a work of meditation. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 288 pages and is available in paperback format. First published anonymously in 1418, thomas a kempiss the imitation of christ is a classic christian devotional work that has been read through the ages by such notable figures as sir thomas more, john wesley, and pope john paul i.
Theology, doctrinal, early works, imitation of jesus christ, jesus christ, imitatio christi, quotations it is often good for us to have others know our faults and rebuke them, for it gives us greater humility. His parents, john and gertrude haemerken, were of the artisan class. The imitation of christ, free pdf, ebook global grey. Click download or read online button to get the imitation of christ by thomas a kempis book now. Imitation of christ thomas a kempis imitation of christ thomas a kempis, the imitation of christ is one of the most widely read devotional books after the bible. The main characters of this classics, non fiction story are. It is a book that calls one deeper and farther in to the heart of god. His teaching surpasseth all teaching of holy men, and such as have his spirit. Its exact date and its authorship are still a matter of debate. His work the imitation of christ is one of the most widely read christian spiritual books ever written. The imitation is perhaps the most widely read devotional work next to the bible, and is regarded as a devotional and religious classic. Manuscripts of the latin version survive in considerable numbers all over western europe, and they, with the vast. About thomas a kempis 19 biography author of the imitation of christ, born at kempen in the diocese of cologne, in 79 or 80.
Imitation of christ by thomas a kempis read online. The imitation of christ was written by thomas a kempis, contains 162 pages, published in 1920. You can also read the full text online using our ereader. Deep calls unto deep at the sound of thy waterfalls. Thomas a kempis quotes author of the imitation of christ. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis goodreads. With great personal conviction, the medieval monk thomas a kempis demonstrates the individuals reliance on god and on the words of christ, and the futility of. The imitation of christ is a christian devotional book for the spiritual life. We also act without true knowledge and without plan or.
Only the bible has been more influential as a source of christian devotional reading than the imitation of christ. Thomas wrote a number of sermons, letters, hymns, and information about the lives of the saints. One of the bestloved books of christianity after the bible, now in a new translation a passionate celebration of god and his love, mercy, and holiness, the imitation of christ has inspired conversion and stimulated religious devotion for more than five hundred years. A number of his treatises on the monastic life and little devotional essays have been translated into english including the great. A passionate celebration of god and his love, mercy, and holiness, the imitation of christ has inspired conversion and stimulated religious devotion for more than five hundred years.
Thomas a kempis died on the twentyfifth of july, 1471. The most famous of his works by far is the imitation of christ, a charming instruction on how to love god. Doctrinal, early works, imitation of jesus christ, jesus christ, imitatio christi, quotations. However serious illness overtook, and it was his wish for classical scholar michael oakley to complete the translation for publication by. Read the imitation of christ by thomas kempis illustrated online, read in mobile or kindle. Table of contents introductory note the first book admonitions profitable for the spiritual life chapter i of the imitation of christ, and of contempt of the world and all its vanities chapter ii of thinking humbly of oneself chapter iii of the knowledge of. 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.
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