Imitate Christ by living a spiritual life | The Imitation of Christ

The treasure | The Imitation of Christ | a Kempis Thomas

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	• The Imitation of Christ a Kempis Thomas Alba House, 1997 - 270 pages average customer review:based on 72 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Every page is a spiritual treasure

This is a deeply powerful, moving book. Thomas paints a complete picture of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus in every major area of life. He writes concisely and profoundly, offering his thoughts simply and boldly. His style makes for easy reading, allowing this book to be accessible to younger readers. This book lends itself to a contempltaive style of reading--I often found myself meditating on a paragraph, sentence or even a phrase for several minutes before being able to continue. This book is a perfect companion for daily devotional time or a weekend recharge. The importance of this book in the course of Christian history is incalculable. Numerous prominent Christian leaders (Wesley, Loyola and More, for starters) have been deeply shaped by this book and it continues to influence modern Christians (as evidenced by its staggering number of translations and worldwide sales). Aside from the Bible, no other book has impacted my life as deeply as this book. Recommended with highest endoresments.

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Imitate Christ by living a spiritual life

This wonderful book was written by the priest Thomas a Kempis in the 1400's and is very reminecient of the Apostle Paul's writings by encouraging readers to live a simple spiritual life. It recommends that peace is found in the heart of the humble and that in overcoming the ego you overcome the world. Joy is found in a quiet conscience and you are only happy when you have done what is right. This may also be the original source of the advice to choose the less of two evils. It also warns that pleasure and desire carry the seeds of sorrow. This book is spiritual focusing on living the inner life and not getting entangled with the world. A must read for all Christians or anyone on a spiritual path.

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The treasure

Why claim trinkets when you can read one of the best devotionals on the market. I use it to keep my daily life in check, to remember to have the right focus and to live what I believe. This is the top of the charts for a "Christian" work. Brother A'Kempis was a great instructor and a wise disciple. So much of todays mediocre fluff is twisted by society, self centeredness and lazy Christianity where the thinking is done for those who don't see the value in meditation and self examination. Next to the Bible, this is my favorite work.

Using everyday "newspaper" English, Dr. Demaray brings a fresh new aproach to the deeply meaningful message of Thomas a Kempis' The Imitation of Christ which, next to the Bible, is perhaps the most widely-read book in the world.

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