After the Bible, The Imitation of Christ is the all-time favorite book of Catholics throughout the world. And of the English editions, none can equal this inspiring translation by Bishop Richard Challoner.
This book speaks to the soul of every true Christian, reminding us of the fleeting nature of earthly joy as opposed to the eternity of happiness with God.
The guide of the saints since it first appeared in 1418, it was the sole spiritual reading of St. Therese of Lisieux, who loved it and knew it by heart.
Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange asserted that the true mysticism of which it speaks is accessible to all, if they are willing to follow the way of humility, the cross, continual prayer, and docility to the Holy Ghost.
- Author:
- Thomas à Kempis
- Imprint:
- TAN Books
- Pages:
- 430
- Publication Date:
- 12/1/1991
- Product Format:
- Deluxe Leatherette
- Pdf:
- https://tanbooks.com/content/Preview_TheImitationOfChrist.pdf
- Height:
- 6.25
- Width:
- 4.00
48 Reviews
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Good quality edition
This a very durable edition of the Imitation of Christ. I also find the Challoner translation more readable than others out there. I did find a few obvious typos so there is a need for better proofreading, but it did not affect the content.
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So far, the book is
So far, the book is enlightening!
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Nice price
Nice price
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Perfect size for anywhere
Perfect edition of the Immatation of Christ for travel. Great quality.
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New and Improved!
My first copy of The Imitation of Christ did not have a copyright date; it was published by Grosset and Dunlap.I had purchased it in the late 1980s or very early 1990s. I struggled with the translation, but kept trying to glean nuggets of wisdom and understanding from it from time to time. A friend told me of the edition published by TAN books which I ordered immediately. I began reading it as soon as it arrived. While I still pace my reading of it and meditate on each sentence, I must say that this translation is much easier for me to absorb. Also the illustrations add to opportunities of contemplation. I like the bonded leather cover with the zipper closure. I think this design will protect the edges of the pages making it retain its good looks and the integrity of the binding for years to come. I am very happy with this new and improved translation of one of the greatest devotional books. Thank you TAN books!
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The Imitation of Christ
The timeless spiritual classic is well presented in this edition.
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this is a great meditation
this is a great meditation resource and the zippered edition will makes it a wonderful gift
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Excellent Quality
This is an all-round beautiful book. The binding, the cover, and the zipper are all high quality material. And the Challoner translation does not pull punches like the modern translations do.
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Very good meditations on humility
Very good meditations on humility and other essentials to the Christian life.
