The Imitation of Christ: Thomas À Kempis : a Spiritual Commentary and Reader's Guide

The Imitation of Christ: Thomas À Kempis : a Spiritual Commentary and Reader's Guide
ISBN-10
0870612344
ISBN-13
9780870612343
Series
The Imitation Of Christ
Category
Religion
Pages
270
Language
English
Published
2005
Publisher
Christian Classic
Authors
Thomas A. Kempis, Dennis Joseph Billy

Description

While many contemporary readers seek the richness of classical spirituality, some find the language and thought patterns of The Imitation of Christ distant and difficult to understand. Fr. Dennis Billy, noted teacher and spiritual guide, helps today's readers interpret The Imitation by raising their awareness of how the world of Thomas ? Kempis colored and shaped his presentation of the spiritual life. Using the accessible translation of The Imitation of Christ by William Creasy, Fr. Billy highlights how today's Christians can interpret and apply The Imitation to their own spiritual journeys. Each chapter is preceded by a brief introduction and followed by a set of thoughtful reflection questions that help readers understand and apply the text.

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