The Imitation of Christ: A New Translation (audio)
Overview
This widely read classic is one of the most influential Christian works and has served as a spiritual guide to many since it’s first publication in 1418. It describes the internal path to Christ-likeness and emphasizes the importance of personal dedication and commitment to God’s will and example. This devotional handbook also stresses prayer and communion as necessary aspects of growing closer to and more like Christ. In meditating on the importance of these spiritual practices and a life that mirrors Christ, the difference between the shallow and temporary thrills of Earth and the eternal fulfillment and joy found in the kingdom of God is made undeniably clear. This series, published by ONE audiobooks, seeks to produce Classic Christian titles read by well known and loved audiobook narrators. ONE takes great care to cast these titles with readers who will provide an unmatched listening experience for these important works. Arthur Morey brings his passion to every performance and is considered to be one of the top audiobook narrators in the industry.
- Title: The Imitation of Christ: A New Translation (audio)
- Author: Thomas à Kempis
- Publisher: One Audiobooks
- Print Publication Date: 2021
- Logos Release Date: 2021
- Era: era:modern
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Audio
- Subjects: Religion › Christian Living--Devotional; Religion › Christian Living--Prayer; Religion › Christian Rituals & Practice--General
- ISBNs: 9781646892679, 1646892674
- Resource ID: LLS:9781646892679
- Resource Type: Media
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T19:45:20Z
Thomas à Kempis (c. 1380–1471) was a late-Medieval Catholic monk and the probable author of The Imitation of Christ—a classic in Christian literature and one of the best-known books on Christian devotion. His name means “Thomas of Kempen,” his hometown, and in German he is known as Thomas von Kempen. He also is known by various spellings of his family name: Thomas Haemerkken, Thomas Hammerlein, Thomas Hemerken, and Thomas Hämerken.
As he traveled with his brother to attend school in the Netherlands, he was introduced to the Brethren of the Common Life—followers of Gerard Groote's Modern Devotion movement. After finishing school, he joined the Mount St. Agnes monastery, where he spent the rest of his life in devotion and prayer.
Thomas' sermons, meditations, and prayers—compiled in The Works of Thomas à Kempis (7 vols) have influenced many Christian writers.
