| Author |
Thomas, à Kempis, 1380-1471 |
| Translator |
Challoner, Richard, 1691-1781 |
| Uniform Title |
Imitatio Christi. English
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| Title |
The Following of Christ, in Four Books
Translated from the Original Latin of Thomas a Kempis
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Imitation_of_Christ
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Don Kostuch
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| Summary |
"The Following of Christ, in Four Books" by Thomas à Kempis is a spiritual treatise written in the early 15th century. This enduring classic delves into Christian mysticism and offers profound reflections on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, emphasizing humility, self-denial, and a deep relationship with God. The work serves as a guide for individuals seeking to deepen their faith and strive for spiritual perfection. The opening portion establishes the foundational themes of the text. At the beginning, readers are encouraged to meditate on Christ's life, reflecting on the futility of worldly desires and the importance of aligning one's life with spiritual principles. The text stresses that knowledge of divine truths is meaningless without corresponding virtuous living. It further elaborates on the concept that true happiness and enlightenment come from striving to leave behind the vanities of life, focusing instead on the eternal joys found in a faithful and humble pursuit of God. Through teachings on humility, the dangers of pride, and the importance of inner reflection, the text sets the stage for deeper exploration of the spiritual journey in later chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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| Subject |
Catholic Church -- Doctrines -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Spiritual life -- Catholic Church -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Meditations -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
60377 |
| Release Date |
Sep 29, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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