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The Imitation of Christ
by Thomas à Kempis
In this classic devotional, "The Imitation of Christ", Thomas A' Kempis wrote for books. The first is "Counsels on the Spiritual Life"; the second is "Counsels on the Inner Life"; the third is "On Inward Consolation"; and the fourth is "The Blessed Sacrament". Thomas A' Kempis displays a wide array of knowledge of the scriptures as well as some philosophical ideas that were present in his own day. He truly seems like a man who was truly grounded in God's word and spiritual discernment unlike any other, aside from Augustine, of course.
As for who this book is for? I believe this book is for any sincere Christian wishing for more spiritual discernment. While one will not agree with everything he asserts, there are so many universal takeaways that one can glean from such as imitating Christ, learning humility and patience, protecting one's self from spiritual warfare, and much more. Obviously, there were many places I did disagree, for I am a low-church protestant after all, but ultimately I feel that I am better from reading it. If we Christians can not learn from each other, then we ultimately do not represent the church unity that the Eucharist represents (1 Cor. 10:17).
I do not want my review to be long thus I will end with one of my favorite quotes from the book.
When your last hour strikes, you will begin to think very differently of your past life, and grieve
deeply that you have been so careless and remiss. (1.23)
As for who this book is for? I believe this book is for any sincere Christian wishing for more spiritual discernment. While one will not agree with everything he asserts, there are so many universal takeaways that one can glean from such as imitating Christ, learning humility and patience, protecting one's self from spiritual warfare, and much more. Obviously, there were many places I did disagree, for I am a low-church protestant after all, but ultimately I feel that I am better from reading it. If we Christians can not learn from each other, then we ultimately do not represent the church unity that the Eucharist represents (1 Cor. 10:17).
I do not want my review to be long thus I will end with one of my favorite quotes from the book.
When your last hour strikes, you will begin to think very differently of your past life, and grieve
deeply that you have been so careless and remiss. (1.23)