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Of the Imitation of Christ. A New Translation
Author: Imitation of Christ
Author: Thomas a KempisPublisher:
ISBN: 9781585095889
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
First published in Latin in 1418, this Christian devotional book is considered to be the most widely read Christian text in the world, aside from the Bible. The translators of this version set out to create the most clear and readable version possible, which is updated into modern English. They also removed the original "statement" format, and placed relevant text into paragraphs that connect ideas together more fully, for easier reading. The reason for this book's popularity is due to its personal approach toward the reader. One can focus on self-improvement through inner work, based on Christ's teachings, via prayer and meditation. This process includes lessons that elevate one's spiritual nature toward a Christ-like way of being, rather than following outward rules that often fail. It has been popular throughout the ages with all devout Christians, as well as mystics and religious researchers. This Book Tree published version is highly recommended for those wishing to get the most out of their experience with this great Christian classic.
Of the Imitation of Christ
Author: Thomas (à Kempis)The Imitation of Christ
Author: Thomas A. KempisPublisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060634006
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
The Imitation of Christ is the work of at least three men: Gerard Groote, Florent Radewijns, and Thomas a Kempis. The first two were founders of the Brethren of the Common Life, a lay religious society that flourished in the Netherlands from the fourteenth to the sixteenth century. Working on their manuscripts, first as a compiler and editor and then as a coauthor, was Kempis. So successful were Kempis's efforts that the work became the golden treasury not only of their community but also of the contemporary spirituality movement known as the Modern Devotion. Its prescriptions might very well be known as the Perennial Devotion for its continual appeal through the centuries. In its fifteenth century Latin original the Imitation was not a silken cord of consecutive prose. Rather it was a series of scratchings, the sort that a spiritual director would note down in preparation for sermons and addresses. What wasn't always in the original was exactly how Kempis developed each topic sentence or wisdom quotation as he delivered it. In this new rendition William Griffin recovers the original experience of listening to Kempis as he taught and preached to his spiritual charges. Using a variety of literary and historical means, Griffin enhances the original, making the insights of this seminal exposition of Christian life more accessible.
The Imitation of Christ
Author: Thomas A' KempisPublisher: Ignatius Press
ISBN: 1681492547
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
The spiritual classic by À Kempis, the second most widely read spiritual book after the Bible, has had an astonishing impact on the spiritual lives of countless saints, peasants, and popes for centuries. Even today, the soul-searching words of the fifteenth-century cleric Thomas À Kempis continue to resonate, unbounded by time or geography. Drawing on the Bible, the Fathers of the early Church and medieval mysticism, his four-part treatise shrugs off the allure of the material world, blending beauty and bluntness in a supremely spiritual call-to-arms. This beautiful translation by Ronald Knox and Michael Oakley is considered by many teachers, writers, and readers to be the best English translation ever, and one that greatly enhances the life-changing insights of Thomas À Kempis. Illustrated. "If we could construct a composite picture of all great Christians-Catholic or non-Catholic-of the last five hundred years who found The Imitation substantially beneficial, enlightening, and inspiring, we would need no further proof that familiarity with this great classic is an integral part of a mature spiritual life and even a path to holiness." -Father Benedict J. Groeschel, C.F.R., Author,
The Complete Imitation of Christ
Author: Thomas à KempisPublisher: Paraclete Press
ISBN: 1612611184
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 1016
Book Description
Published in over 6,000 editions before the year 1900, The Imitation of Christ has been more widely read than any other book in human history except the Bible itself. It has been called “the most influential work in Christian literature,” “a landmark in the history of the human mind,” and “the fifth gospel.” Now, and for the first time, comes an exhaustive edition of this classic work, a work that is bound to become a classic in its own right. Fr. John-Julian introduces Kempis and his Imitation in ways that will shock many who have read the book before. For example, Protestant devotees to the book may be astounded to discover that Thomas was not only a Roman Catholic but an ardent traditionalist contemplative monk as well. And devoted Catholic readers may be amazed to discover that he was a radical moral reformer and part of a group twice formally charged with heresy. Notes and introductions to every aspect of The Imitation open the meaning of this classic to the next generation of readers.
Catholic and Protestant Translations of the Imitatio Christi, 1425–1650
Author: Mr Maximilian von HabsburgPublisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN: 1409482642
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
The Imitatio Christi is considered one of the classic texts of Western spirituality. There were 800 manuscript copies and more than 740 different printed editions of the Imitatio between its composition in the fifteenth century and 1650. During the Reformation period, the book retained its popularity with both Protestants and Catholics; with the exception of the Bible it was the most frequently printed book of the sixteenth century. In this pioneering study, the remarkable longevity of the Imitatio across geographical, chronological, linguistic and confessional boundaries is explored. Rather than attributing this enduring popularity to any particular quality of universality, this study suggests that its key virtue was its appropriation by different interest groups. That such an apparently Catholic and monastic work could be adopted and adapted by both Protestant reformers and Catholic activists (including the Jesuits) poses intriguing questions about our understanding of Reformation and Counter Reformation theology and confessional politics. This study focuses on the editions of the Imitatio printed in English, French, German and Latin between the 1470s and 1650. It offers an ambitious and comprehensive survey of the process of translation and its impact and contribution to religious culture. In so doing it offers a fresh analysis of spirituality and devotion within their proper late medieval and early modern contexts. It also demonstrates that spirituality was not a peripheral dimension of religion, but remains at the very heart of both Catholic and Protestant self-perception and identity.
The Imitation of Christ
Author: Thomas à KempisPublisher: Ave Maria Press
ISBN: 0870612654
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
One of the best-loved spiritual classics of all time is now more accessible than ever. While many contemporary readers seek the richness of classical spirituality, some find the language and thought patterns of The Imitation of Christ distant and difficult to understand. Fr. Dennis Billy, noted teacher and spiritual guide, helps today's readers interpret The Imitation by raising their awareness of how the world of Thomas à Kempis colored and shaped his presentation of the spiritual life. Using the accessible translation of The Imitation of Christ by William Creasy, Fr. Billy highlights how today's Christians can interpret and apply The Imitation to their own spiritual journeys. Each chapter is preceded by a brief introduction and followed by a set of thoughtful reflection questions that help readers understand and apply the text.
The Imitation of Christ
Author: Thomas à KempisPublisher: Hendrickson Publishers
ISBN: 1565638158
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
"This is not everyone's favorite, but its on everyone's list. This is the most widely published and read book on spirituality in our tradition. It is amazing how well its medieval monkishness carries over into the modern world. When Dag Hammarskjold was killed in an airplane crash in Africa, the books found in his briefcase were the Bible and The Imitation." --Eugene Peterson, from his book Take and Read Next to the Bible itself, The Imitation of Christ is the most-published--and most deeply cherished--book in any language. For nearly 600 years, these thoughtful meditations on Jesus' life and teachings offer practical guidance on the central task of the Christian life: learning day by day to live like Jesus. This modern translation is direct and concise, yet retains a deep devotional flavor. Every Christian library needs the classics--the timeless books that have spoken powerfully to generations of believers. Now Hendrickson Christian Classics allows readers to build an essential classics library in affordable modern editions. Each volume is freshly retypeset for reading comfort, while thoughtful new introductions place each in historical and spiritual context. Attractive, classically bound covers look great together on the shelf. Best of all, value pricing makes this series easy to own. Planned to span the spectrum of Christian wisdom through the ages, Hendrickson Christian Classics sets a new standard for quality and value.
New Catholic Bible Med. Print Dura Lux (Blue)
Author: Publisher:
ISBN: 9781953152183
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1848
Book Description
An ideal addition to the line of St. Joseph New Catholic Bible (NCB) offerings, the Personal Size Edition provides this fresh, faithful, and reader-friendly Bible translation in a convenient size. An important quality of its extensive and insightful footnotes is their distinctly pastoral tone. This Personal Size Edition, intended for use by Catholics during daily prayer and meditation, as well as in private and group study, has a 51⁄2 x 8⅛ format. It is available in three sacramental offerings (First Communion, Confirmation, and Marriage) as well as in a wide variety of colors, bindings, and price points. Enhanced Features Decorative Presentation Page Beautifully Illustrated Family Record Section Rosary and Stations of the Cross in Full Color Printed End Papers 8 Full-Color Maps Miracles and Parables of Jesus Over 80 Full-Color Illustrations Discovering Your Bible Old and New Testament Timelines Key Ideas in the Bible Lavish Panoramic Illustrations Noteworthy Features Words of Christ in in Red Learning about Your Bible Section 30 Self-Explaining Maps in Context The Bible and Catholic Life Over 100 Photographs, Illustrations, Charts, and Maps of the Holy Land Doctrinal Bible Index Bible Dictionary The Sunday Gospels We invite you to learn more about the New Catholic Bible (NCB) translation here: https://catholicbookpublishing.com/new-catholic-bible. View answers to some common questions concerning the New Catholic Bible (NCB) translation here: https://catholicbookpublishing.com/new-catholic-bible/faqs.