Bücher von Thomas a Kempis

Remembering our own mortality is an invaluable practice that produces great spiritual reward. Such meditation prepares us for the ultimate event: our entrance into eternity."Remember, O mortal, that you are dust, and to dust, you shall return."Throughout history, many souls, upon meditating on their mortality, have forsaken the temporary pleasures of this world. Through contemplating death, numerous individuals have conquered the desires of the flesh. It is through the meditation on death that many have ascended the ladder of holiness.Keeping the reality of death constantly before our eyes is one of the greatest secrets to sanctity, as death is the only certainty in this existence. Those who daily ponder the approaching hour of their death will not be caught off guard when that moment arrives. Instead, they will have spent their entire lives in preparation, ready to meet their Creator."Meditations on Death" serves as a poignant reminder of the brevity of our earthly journey and the paramount importance of living with an eternal perspective. It invites readers to cultivate purity of mind, embrace the cross of Christ, and place their hope and trust in God alone. Through these meditations, Thomas à Kempis illuminates the path to preparing our souls for the eternity that awaits us.

Composed nearly six centuries ago, the cornerstone spiritual work The Imitation of Christ by medieval monk Thomas à Kempis offers an enduring guide to the Christian faith through deep and joyful emulation of Jesus' own example.Originally written anonymously and published in the mid-1400s, the text of The Imitation of Christ represents a serene collection of meditations and musings on emulating the life and spirituality of Jesus Christ, inviting the reader to walk along that same sacred path with both humility and delight.Thomas à Kempis' book, which brings to life his core philosophy to earnestly imitate Christ's own words and deeds before all else, is laid out in a series of four books of meditative prose. The first book examines the great value of seeking an internal life modeled on Christ, pondering Scripture as a means to know Christ better. Book two provides prescriptions for emulating a humble, impartial, and holy life akin to Christ's, while book three addresses the value of an interior life spent in quiet contemplation of God. The text concludes with the fourth book's ruminations on the unshakable joy found through complete surrender to Christ in communion alongside him through the bread and wine of the Eucharist.For centuries, The Imitation of Christ has remained a profoundly revered Christian classic. Its simple yet moving approach to developing a life of piety, selfless devotion, and spiritual tranquility has led many to seek the faith and compassion modeled in Christ's own radiant example. Readers gain ageless guidance on living with contrition, contemplation, serenity and purpose in Thomas à Kempis' devotional treasure. The lasting readership of the work through the centuries serve as a testament to the compassion, grace and wisdom found within its pages.

This volume presents two of his shorter works which have not hitherto been available in English-The Hospital of the Poor (Hospitale Pauperum) and The Way of the Monk: A Handbook for Spiritual Warfare (Enchiridion Monachorum)Both of these treatises were written to serve as simple and helpful guides to the conduct of the spiritual life, and, because of this, are composed in a direct, straightforward and easily readable style. In this respect, many readers may find them a little more accessible than The Imitation, and a useful companion to that volume.

A Christian devotional book dating to the early 15th century, The Imitation of Christ was originally written anonymously but popularly attributed to Thomas à Kempis. A beloved piece of religious literature since it was first circulated, the work is divided into four books that instruct the reader to care for the soul, follow Christ, seek internal consolation, and receive the sacrament of Communion, all to attain spiritual peace. Admired by Christian theologians and mystics over the centuries, it is today considered to be the most-read Christian devotional work besides the Bible. For all who seek the spiritual life, The Imitation of Christ is an essential and foundational work, to be read again and again.

We rely on your support to help us keep producing beautiful, free, and unrestricted editions of literature for the digital age.Will you support our efforts with a donation?The Imitation of Christ is a Christian devotional book dating to the early 15th century, originally written anonymously but popularly attributed to Thomas à Kempis. A popular piece of religious literature since it was first circulated, the Imitation is divided into four books that instruct the reader to forego worldly goods, to follow Christ, and to receive the sacrament of Communion, all in order to attain spiritual peace. Admired by numerous Christian theologians and mystics throughout the course of centuries, it is today considered to be the most-read Christian devotional work besides the Bible, going through over 745 printings before 1650. The Imitation even found an audience in India with the 19th-century Hindu philosopher-monk Ramakrishna, who cherished it along with the Bhagavad Gita as one of his favorite books.

The Imitation of Christ is a Christian devotional text divided into four books, which provide detailed spiritual instructions: "Helpful Counsels of the Spiritual Life," "Directives for the Interior Life," "On Interior Consolation," and "On the Blessed Sacrament." The books are characterized by their emphasis on the interior life and withdrawal from the world, as opposed to an active imitation of Christ by friars.The Imitation is perhaps the most widely read Christian devotional work next to the Bible, and is regarded as a devotional and religious classic. Its popularity was immediate, and the text was printed 745 times before 1650. Apart from the Bible, no book had been translated into more languages than the Imitation of Christ at the time.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

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The Imitation of Christ, from the Latin of Thomas A. Kempis is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Readers of The Imitation of Christ have sometimes asked why Thomas a Kempis does not mention the Blessed Virgin in his magnificent work. The present book is an answer to their question, compiled from his many devotional writings about her. In its selections it is unique, preserving the poetic heart of its author better than other edited works.

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Meditations on the Life of Christ is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1892.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Of the Imitation of Christ is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1878.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

On a pu remarquer que l'auteur de L'Imitation de Jésus-Christ ne parle pas une seule fois de la dévotion à la Vierge Marie. Était-ce oubli ou négligence ? Ni l'un ni l'autre. Thomas A Kempis (1430-1471), chanoine de Cologne et abbé du Mont-Sainte-Agnès, dont l'église est dédiée à la Vierge, a écrit des chapitres entiers sur la dévotion à Marie, dans ses oeuvres diverses.Ce livre parcourt la vie de la Vierge Marie en suivant les mystères joyeux, douloureux et glorieux. Cherchant à favoriser l'intimité spirituelle et la connaissance de la mère de Jésus, il conduit à Dieu avec entrain. Facile d'accès, cet ouvrage n'avait pas connu d'édition grand public depuis plusieurs dizaines d'années. Cette nouvelle édition a été soigneusement préparée afin de favoriser le plaisir de la lecture sur papier et liseuse numérique.Traduction, préface et annotations de Célestin Albin de Cigala.

L'Imitation n'est pas un traité de spiritualité dont il faudrait suivre, du début à la fin, le développement, mais un manuel ascétique dont le sens s'offre directement, à n'importe quelle page. Parce qu'ils ont été écrits isolément, chacun des quatre livres peut être lu de manière autonome. Cette parcellarisation du texte se retrouve encore à l'intérieur des chapitres, puisque ceux-ci sont divisés en séquences qui forment des blocs de sens, repérables grâce à des procédés littéraires très recherchés (rythme, assonances, rimes, etc.). Un processus d'individualisation parcourt donc l'ensemble de l'ouvrage et permet d'accéder immédiatement au message fondamental : adhérer à Jésus par-dessus tout. On peut attribuer ce choix narratif au fait que, pour la Devotio moderna, la lecture a pour fonction d'inciter à la piété individuelle.Dès 1450, il existait plus de deux cent cinquante manuscrits de L'Imitation. Certaines versions sont composées de façon à être lues en rythme, selon les mesures métriques grégoriennes, comme ce manuscrit de 144125 qui comporte une ponctuation métrique, de manière à pouvoir lire chaque phrase selon un rythme précis, comme dans la récitation des psaumes.Le livre le plus imprimé après la BibleLa traduction en vers faite par le dramaturge et poète français Pierre Corneille (1656) se révéla un extraordinaire succès de librairie avec 2 300 éditions et près de 2,4 millions d'exemplaires en circulation à la fin du xviiie siècle, ce qui en fait à cette époque le livre le plus souvent imprimé après la Bible. Du point de vue de la librairie, L'Imitation est un succès qui ne se dément pas depuis des siècles et de nouvelles éditions paraissent encore régulièrement.

he Imitation of Christ has enjoyed an unparalleled place in the world of books for more than five hundred years. 5000 different editions have been published over the centuries, and it has been translated into almost every language in the world. Why is this little book so valued? The Imitation of Christ transcends its era and author, having become a testament that speaks to the perennial human condition on the issues of our human relationship to God. It offers insight that is unparalleled in works before and since. The wisdom of Thomas a Kempis is for every age, for every person who seeks to live a more integrated spiritual life of seeking and finding, doing and being still. Br. Benet Tvedten writes a new introduction for this special edition. He brings his trademark insight and humor to bear on the lessons of The Imitation of Christ for every generation.