The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis is one of the most influential Christian devotional works, focusing on the inner life and the pursuit of spiritual devotion. Divided into four books—Admonitions Useful for a Spiritual Life, Admonitions Leading to the Interior Life, Of Internal Consolation, and The Sacrament of the Altar—this text offers practical advice for living a humble and pious life, following the example of Christ. Through reflections on themes such as humility, patience, and meditation, Kempis guides the reader toward a deeper spiritual understanding and a closer relationship with God. Written in a straightforward, accessible style, The Imitation of Christ remains a cornerstone of Christian literature, widely regarded as a guide for those seeking to cultivate a life of devotion and piety.
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Genre
Spirituality and Religion
Length
6 hrs 30 mins
Publish date
Jan 1, 1427
Language
English
About the Author
Thomas à Kempis
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Table of Contents
1The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Imitation of Christ
63Chapter 17
2The Imitation of Christ
64Chapter 18
3by Thomas à Kempis
65Chapter 19
4Contents
66Chapter 20
5INTRODUCTORY NOTE
67Chapter 21
6THE IMITATION OF CHRIST
68Chapter 22
7THE FIRST BOOK ADMONITIONS PROFITABLE FOR THE SPIRITUAL LIFE
69Chapter 23
8Chapter 1
70Chapter 24
9Chapter 2
71Chapter 25
10Chapter 3
72Chapter 26
11Chapter 4
73Chapter 27
12Chapter 5
74Chapter 28
13Chapter 6
75Chapter 29
14Chapter 7
76Chapter 30
15Chapter 8
77Chapter 31
16Chapter 9
78Chapter 32
17Chapter 10
79Chapter 33
18Chapter 11
80Chapter 34
19Chapter 12
81Chapter 35
20Chapter 13
82Chapter 36
21Chapter 14
83Chapter 37
22Chapter 15
84Chapter 38
23Chapter 16
85Chapter 39
24Chapter 17
86Chapter 40
25Chapter 18
87Chapter 41
26Chapter 19
88Chapter 42
27Chapter 20
89Chapter 43
28Chapter 21
90Chapter 44
29Chapter 22
91Chapter 45
30Chapter 23
92Chapter 46
31Chapter 24
93Chapter 47
32Chapter 25
94Chapter 48
33THE SECOND BOOK ADMONITIONS CONCERNING THE INNER LIFE
