The Imitation of Christ

The Imitation of Christ is a Christian devotional book by Thomas à Kempis first composed in Medieval Latin. 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. This classic of Christian devotional literature has brought understanding and comfort to millions for centuries. Both Protestants and Catholics - as well as mystics and historians of religious thought - have studied these meditations on the life and teachings of Jesus finding in them a path to prayer and spiritual guidance. Written in a candid and conversational style The Imitation of Christ discusses liberation from worldly inclinations recollection as a preparation for prayer the consolations of prayer and the place of eucharistic communion in a devout life. With its simple readable text this translation will appeal to new readers as well as to those already familiar with this religious classic.