The Imitation of Christ: The Devotional Classic (Deluxe Gift Edition)

Publisher's Description:

This beautiful deluxe edition of what is considered the most widely read Christian devotional work besides the Bible makes a perfect gift for loved ones, friends, pastors, and others, and is a wonderful way to deepen your own devotional life.

As Thomas à Kempis, a serene and devoted man of God, walked in the Lord's presence, he discovered priceless steps to becoming more like Christ every day.

Using simple, straightforward language and urging his readers to personally respond to Christ, the author presents timeless principles for living the Christian life, including how to:

• Hear God's voice
• Turn adversity to good
• Overcome temptation
• Have perfect love
• Find lasting peace

The Imitation of Christ has been translated into more languages than any other book except the Bible. Join the millions of believers who have been inspired by this renowned classic book to become imitators of Christ.

"Follow Me." — Matthew 16:24

About the Author:

Thomas à Kempis (1379–1471) was a German monk who emphasized the interior life with Christ and withdrawal from the attractions of the world. Born in the Rhineland town of Kempen, he attended a school at nearby Deventer in Holland that had been started by Gerard Groote, founder of the Brothers of the Common Life. These were men devoted to prayer, simplicity, and union with God.

When Thomas was nineteen, he entered the monastery of Mount St. Agnes, which the brothers had recently started near Zwolle in Holland. He spent the rest of his long life behind the walls of that monastery. Thomas devoted himself to prayer, study, copying manuscripts, teaching novices, offering Mass, and hearing the confessions of people who came to the monastery church. He wrote a number of sermons, letters, hymns, and information about the lives of the saints. Thomas is most famous for The Imitation of Christ, an instruction book on how to love God.