Paul, to put on christthat is, to imitate christ, in order to find peace and fulfillment. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis book three. My son, i came down from heaven for your salvation. The imitation of christ reading group guide readinggroupguides web pages from readinggroupguides free.
The imitation of christ has enjoyed an unparalleled place in the world of books for more than five hundred years. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis judemarians blog. The royal way of the cross, from the imitation of christ. Kempis, thomas a wikipedia article about this author is available thomas, a kempis, 801471. Although contemporaries considered him a saint, thomas was not named one by the catholic church. The imitation of christ was written or at a minimum, transcribed by catholic monk thomas kempis, as four separate books completed between 1420 and 1427, at mount saint agnes monastery, in the town of windesheim, located in what is now the netherlands. The imitation of christ translated from latin into modern. I believe firmly that, aside from a scholar who needs many resources, most folks me most of all need to keep things simple. One of the bestloved books of christianity after the bible, the imitation of christ is a passionate celebration of god and his love, mercy and holiness, which has inspired conversion and stimulated religious devotion for over five hundred years. Thomas a kempiss imitation of christ is an old book that deserves a new reading, and william c. His parents, john and gertrude haemerken, were of the artisan class. Thomas a kempis thomas, a kempis, 801471 also found under. Your tardiness in turning to prayer is the greatest obstacle to heavenly consolation, for before you pray earnestly to me you first seek many comforts and take pleasure in outward things.
Online text of an excerpt from thomas a kempis on the imitation of christ. Buy the imitation of christ penguin classics new impression by kempis, thomas, sherleyprice, leo isbn. The imitation of christ 16th edition by thomas akempis, thomas a. Do not flatter the wealthy, and avoid the society of the great. The imitation of mary from catholic book publishing is an excellent companion volume to the beloved and highly esteemed book imitation of christ. Learn to turn from worldly things, and give yourself to spiritual things, and you will see the kingdom of god come within you. The imitation of christ is the little bible of those who would go home. Urmand pas cu pas pe cristos, sa trecem cu dispret peste desertaciunile lumii cap. It is clear that he recognizes quite candidly the assaults of lust, the insistence of ambition, the corruptions of petulance, the pride of impatience. Samuel johnson once remarked to bowell that it must be a good book, as the world has opened its arms to receive it. Life is hard enough without complicating it in the realm of faith. Kempis 791471 was a german monk who emphasized withdrawal from the attractions of the world.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The imitation of christ thomas a kempis, thomas kempis. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The imitation of christ a cornerstone book in our rich christian literary heritage. 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. The imitation of christ penguin classics by kempis, thomas a unknown edition paperback1952 paperback 4. The imitation is perhaps the most widely read christian devotional work next to. Born in the rhineland town of kempen, he attended a school at nearby deventer in holland that had been started by gerard groote, founder of.
It offers a splendid way to grow in the imitation of jesus through the imitation of his holy mother. Thomas a kempis encyclopedia volume catholic online. The imitation of christ penguin classics by kempis, thomas a unknown edition paperback1952. Thomas 801471 was a monk of the augustinian order a recent revival of the order of st augustine of hippo and a follower of the modern devotion. My child, i am the lord who gives strength in the day of trouble. The royal way of the cross, from the imitation of christ by. Chapter 26 counsels on the inner life the kingdom of god is within you,luke 17. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Creasys a new reading of the 1441 latin autograph manuscript provides both scholarly and. This was a spiritual movement that stressed the importance of personal and inner spirituality as well as outward religion, and devotion to the person of jesus, and meditation. Thomas a kempiss fourpart treatise the imitation of christ is presented in a lovely illustrated edition in the imitation of christ. Associate rather with the humble and simple, the devout, and the virtuous, and converse with.
Thomas a kempis imitatiunea lui cristos linkedin slideshare. Jul 25, 2012 thomas is known almost entirely for composing or compiling a manual of spiritual advice known as the imitation of christ, in which he urges the reader to seek to follow the example of jesus christ. 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. Born in the rhineland town of kempen, he attended a school at nearby deventer in holland that had been started by gerard groote, founder of the brothers of the common life.
It is a handbook for spiritual life arising from the devotio moderna movement, of which kempis was a member. However, the episcopal church honors him on this day, july 24. Thomas is known almost entirely for composing or compiling a manual of spiritual advice known as the imitation of christ, in which he urges the reader to seek to follow the example of jesus christ. Imitating christ and despising all vanities on earth.
It encourages us to live a life devoid of worldly vanities and, in the words of st. He became attached to the congregation of common life at the age of thirteen, and was professed in 1406, receiving the priesthood in 14 at the age of thirtythree. The disciple i bless you, o heavenly father, father of my lord jesus christ, for having condescended to remember me, a poor creature. A few words on thomas claim, once disputed but now hardly so, to the authorship of the imitation of christ. The imitation of christ reading guide 1 nonfiction 2 also visit. The imitation of christ penguin classics by kempis. The imitation of christ penguin classics by kempis, thomas a unknown edition paperback1952 on. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis book one. The imitation of christ transcends its era and author, having become a testament that speaks to.
Kiley, archiepiscopus milwaukiensis november 5, 1940. Thomas a kempis urges christlikeness christian history. Thomas a kempis thomas, a kempis, 801471 the online. The most probable author, however, especially when the internal evidence is considered, is thomas haemmerlein, known also as thomas a kempis, from his. Author of the imitation of christ, born at kempen in the diocese of cologne, in 79 or 80. Thomas a kempis, priest, monk, and writer 12011500 church. By these words of christ we are advised to imitate his life and habits, if we wish to be truly enlightened and free. Counsels on the inner life the kingdom of god is within you,luke 17. Thomas a kempis was a member of the brethren of common life, in the late middle ages. The imitation of christ has appeared in more editions and in more languages than any other book except the bible. 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.
414 234 245 496 1013 1388 1026 222 1102 1215 1354 1451 402 150 1233 502 1481 1190 830 214 131 901 793 1415 87 1000 471 1315 1009 1021 34 1462