The Christian's Pattern or a Treatise of the Imitation of Jesus Christ, in Four Books: To Which Are Added, Meditation and Prayers for Sick Persons (17 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104483944)

""The Christian's Pattern"" is a classic religious text written by Thomas Kempis in 1706. The book is divided into four sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of imitating Jesus Christ. The first section discusses the importance of humility and the need to put others before oneself. The second section explores the concept of detachment from worldly possessions and the pursuit of spiritual fulfillment. The third section delves into the importance of patience and perseverance in the face of adversity. Finally, the fourth section focuses on the ultimate goal of imitating Christ, which is to achieve eternal life in heaven.In addition to the four main sections, the book also includes a series of meditations and prayers for sick persons. These prayers are designed to provide comfort and strength to those who are suffering from illness or other challenges.Overall, ""The Christian's Pattern"" is a timeless work of spiritual guidance that continues to inspire readers today. Its teachings on humility, detachment, perseverance, and faith are as relevant now as they were centuries ago, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Christian spirituality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas A. Kempis, George Stanhope
ISBN-10: 1104483947
ISBN-13: 9781104483944
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/10/2009
Pages: 408
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.84d