The Imitation of Christ

Beautiful translation from the original Latin. Love the Reflexions and Prayers at the end of each reading.

Best book besides the Holy Bible you'll ever read, if your trying to grow into a closer walk with Jesus. I do recommend it. It can be read as a daily devotional or a weekly devotional.

A most wonderful book in faith formation with explanations and prayers for each topic. A must read after the Bible.

Have nothing bad to say about this product. The cover, if not genuine leather, certainly feels nice in the hand. The cover is blue with the title stamped in gold. The paper has matching gold gilding, the paper adds to a sense of high quality when you handle it. The author, if you are unfamiliar with the work, was Thomas a Kempis. Although he wrote this devotional in the early 1400's, I have found this translation very easy to read. Although Kempis was Catholic, I think it would appeal to the serious follower of Christ no matter their denomination. Jesus says, "Pick up your cross and follow me." And James says that faith is dead without accompanying works as evidence. Kempis goes in depth in addressing self-denial, comittment, and the life of righteousness. It goes without saying that he also stresses God's unearned grace and love. Each chapter is no more than three or four pages making it perfect as a devotional. If you are serious about a life of commitment and service, if you are yearning for a deeper experience with God and to be challenged, get this book. I am a little less than half way through and really enjoy it! Get it, it would make a great gift too.

Excellent Book. Although it was written for people going into a monestary it can be applied to living today. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to get closer to Jesus.

Nice read

A great book with a perspective that really puts humility in the forefront- Truly as the title reads "Imitation of Christ". Purchased for my husband and I ended up reading it 1st. Was so inspiring purchased for someone else. There is a reason it is the next most read (carefully no less) book outside of the Holy Bible. Can not recommend it enough to help one in one's spiritual journey.

This is my third and now favorite translation of The Imitation of Christ. Beautiful faux leather cover! What really sets it apart is how each chapter has a reflection and prayer that help you consider the important (and sometimes difficult!) topic(s) discussed. I’m currently listening to Jim Caviezel’s recitation of the book through the Hallow app (which I highly recommend getting and paying for as it has so many valuable features I use daily). While the actor is arguably problematic, he does an amazing job getting into each day’s reading. Listening to and reading this translation simultaneously help to really understand the material, I feel.

It’s good

Amazing book!!! Everyone should own one of these books!!

This is a very powerful book. Easily read with answers and insights written for the common folk like myself.

I don’t know what rock I’ve lived under as I only found out about this book from the Pray40 Challenge in the Hallow App. However since getting it and feeling the impact it’s made already in my life I’ve repurchased it a number of times to send out as gifts. The lessons and reflections (even though written in the 15th Century) are so relevant for each of us today. And this Pauline edition has been written with the modern reader in mind without losing an iota of the original text. I’m digesting it a chapter a day and on same chapters I need a couple of days to really let the message sink in. This is not a book you can read cover to cover as any other book. To make this book make sense and change your life, you have to let its words marinate in your heart. Believe me. It’s powerful.

Good Quality book! Age old wisdom and prayers!!