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Title: The Imitation of Christ : How Jesus Wants us to Live by Thomas A. Kempis ISBN: 0-06-063400-6 Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco Pub. Date: 21 November, 2000 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A Classic
Comment: The original work was composed somewhere in the 15th century, a devotional classic with origins in the Brethren of Common Life (a religious group in the Netherlands). Griffin brings this book alive once again, retaining Kempis's emotional scope originally found in the original (prior to the plethora of sometimes incorrect translations). There is a tinge of comedy herein, something which should appeal to most modern readers.
The Imitation of Christ has 4 sections: the spiritual life, the interior life, internal consolation, and the sacrament of the altar. One who follows the footprints left in sand by Christ must be ready to endure, and even suffer, trials and tribulations without recoil. Kempis says, "those who can't withstand temptations become the shipwrecked, cast adrift forever."
This book calls attention to a process of spiritual progression attained through diligent practice. A person must want to change. "Change your ways, give yourself a fresh coat of paint, convert yourself. Do all this, and you'll find the Cross before it finds you." This is much more than a symbolic "baptism" where one, in a moment of so called "utter clarity", accepts Jesus as his/her savior. No, this entails a commitment, a lifelong determination which cannot waver. This book can be life changing, if approached with an open mind. Enjoy!
Rating: 5
Summary: True Inspiration............
Comment: William Griffin's translation of this great classic is truly inspiring. It is filled with wit, soul, humor and insight into the choices we make in following the teachings of Jesus Christ. This should be required reading for all Christians and non-Christians alike. There are so many catch phrases that keep running through my head. I read this book daily for inpiration. Moreover, once the reader is familiar with the text, you can go to those sections that pertain to the daily issues that challenge us daily. This book is a must for any "seekers" personal library. Thank you, Mr. Griffin for thia great translation and my God continue to bless you and your family......Chet Nichols, Northbrook, Illinois....(....)
Rating: 5
Summary: Amazing!
Comment: The Encyclopedia Britannica calls it "The most influential work in Christian Literature." I'm going to have to disagree slightly and relegate it to 2nd place with the Bible still in 1st, however, this book is truly amazing. If the older versions read like the King James Bible, this one reads like the Message. Where else will you hear God say, "I'm miffed!"? Truly worth reading; this is a definite bridge to a classic Christian work for the younger generation.
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Title: The Imitation of Christ in Four Books: A Translation from the Latin (Vintage Spiritual Classics) by Thomas A. Kempis, Joseph N. Tylenda, Random Housepaper Vintage Bks, Thomas ISBN: 0375700188 Publisher: Vintage Books USA Pub. Date: 01 May, 1998 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: The Imitation of Christ: A Timeless Classic for Contemporary Readers by Thomas Kempis, William C. Creasy ISBN: 0877934118 Publisher: Ave Maria Press Pub. Date: 01 October, 1989 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
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Title: The Practice of the Presence of God: With Spiritual Maxims by Brother Lawrence ISBN: 0800785991 Publisher: Revell Pub. Date: 01 January, 1999 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Confessions (OXFORD WORLD'S CLASSICS) by Saint Augustine, Henry Chadwick ISBN: 0192833723 Publisher: Oxford University Press Pub. Date: 01 April, 1998 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
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Title: Of the Imitation of Christ by Thomas A. Kempis ISBN: 0883689529 Publisher: Whitaker House Pub. Date: July, 2003 List Price(USD): $8.99 |
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