Synopses & Reviews
Thomas
Kempis lived in a world ravaged by the plague, political upheaval, and deep crisis in the Church - a world perhaps not so different from our own. Thomas chose to leave his embattled world for the monastery and devote his life to God. During his decades of cloistered life he wrote several books, the most enduring of which has been The Imitation of Christ. This extraordinary guide uses the life and teachings of Christ to impart timeless values of humility, service and self-sacrifice, respect and caring for others, and transcendence through devotion - all values sorely lacking in contemporary society. S. Abhayananda, an enlightened mystic who is not associated directly with any orthodox religion, has revised this text for all readers and removed specific Christian references. His desire to widen the already enormous audience for The Imitation of Christ led to this respectful revision for readers of any faith or tradition.
Synopsis
The inspirational teachings of Thomas a Kempis were collected in a small volume. It is in recognition of its universal significance and appeal that it is now being presented in this revised and non-sectarian edition.
Synopsis
The inspirational teachings of the 15th Century monk, Thomas a Kempis, were collected in a small volume which was called The Imitation of Christ -- a universally beloved classic, honored and loved by non-Christians and Christians, and held by many to be the most holy and perfect guide to the devotional life ever created. In recognition of its universal significance and appeal, it is now presented in this revised and non-sectarian edition.
Synopsis
During his decades of cloistered life Thomas Kempis wrote several books, the most enduring of which has been "The Imitation of Christ." This extraordinary guide uses the life and teachings of Christ to impart timeless values of humility, service and self-sacrifice, respect and caring for others, and transcendence through devotion--all values sorely lacking in contemporary society.