Imitation of Christ; by Dr. Stanhope
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The Christian's Pattern: or, a Treatise of the imitation of Jesus Christ. In four books. Written originally in latin by Thomas a Kempis. Now rendered into english. To which are added, Meditations and prayers. For sick persons
The Dial's edition: London, 1759
A Christian devotional book composed between 1418–1427. Divided into four books of spiritual instruction, this medieval text guides readers toward interior spiritual life and withdrawal from worldly concerns. Emphasizing devotion to the Eucharist and practices from the Devotio Moderna movement, it offers detailed counsels on living a contemplative Christian life. Listed in The Dial as Thomas a Kempis, Imitation of Christ, by Dr.Stanhope, London, 1759.
Read by Emerson (see Emerson's Library) & Alcott (see Alcott's Library)
