He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness saith the Lord. These are the words of Christ; and they teach us how far we must imitate His life and…

Christian monk and mystic Thomas Hemerken, aka THOMAS A KEMPIS (1380-1471), wrote The Imitation of Christ, the second most important book, after the Bible, in Christian philosophy. But he also…

For nearly 2,000 years, Christian mystics, martyrs, and sages have documented their search for the divine. Their writings have bestowed boundless wisdom upon subsequent generations. But they have also burdened…

De Imitatione Christi, Libri IV est opus religiosum exaratum a Kempis, Thomae A. in anno MDXV. Libri IV tractant de vita spirituali et imitanda Jesu Christi exemplo. Opus est divisum…

The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis is a Christian devotional book. It was first composed in Latin ca.1418-1427. The Imitation is perhaps the most widely read devotional work…

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The Imitation of Christ has been one of the most read books, other than the Bible, since its introduction in the early 15th century. Written or compiled by Thomas a…

Demonstrates the individual’s reliance on God and on the words of Christ, and the futility of a life without faith, as well as exploring ideas such as humility, compassion, patience…