The Imitation of Christ

The Imitation of Christ (Image Classic)

Author / Publisher: Thomas a Kempis

If you seek Jesus in all things, you will surely find Jesus.The Imitation of Christ has enjoyed an unparalleled place in the world of books for more than five hundred years. 5000 different editions have been published over the centuries, and it has been translated into almost every language in the world. Thomas a Kempis was a late medieval Catholic monk, a simple man, who looked deeply into what it means to know God and have a relationship with Jesus. He wrote about humility, patience, simplicity, and persistence--virtues that are for every age." When I graduated from high school, my pastor gave me a book. The book I received as a gift was The Imitation of Christ. On the title page, he wrote: ' You will have a happy life by adhering to the wisdom in this book.' "--Br. Benet Tvedten, from the IntroductionPublishers WeeklyThomas A Kempis's four-part treatise The Imitation of Christ is presented in a lovely illustrated edition in The Imitation of Christ: Illustrated with Illuminated Manuscripts. This full-color gift book pairs 40 passages from the 15th-century text with details from one of the British Library's illuminated manuscripts, including the Sherborne Missal, the Luttrell Psalter and the Bedford Hours. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

ISBN: 9780385028615

Dimensions: Height: 7.96 Inches, Length: 5.13 Inches, Weight: 0.45856150496 Pounds, Width: 0.52 Inches

Pages: 236

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