The Imitation of Christ by Thomas 'a Kempis is the classic work of Christian spiritual devotion for today’s reader. For over half a millennium The Imitation of Christ by Thomas 'a Kempis has been the unchallenged devotional masterpiece for Christians everywhere. The Imitation of Christ by Thomas 'a Kempis possesses unsurpassed popularity which is witnessed to by the fact that it has been translated into more than fifty different languages. And, while there have been many English translations, this fresh effort by William Griffin is a genuine cause for celebration
Only the Bible has been more influential as a source of Christian devotional reading than The Imitation of Christ by Thomas 'a Kempis, which has inspired readers from Thomas More and St. Ignatius Loyola to Thomas Merton and Pope John Paul II. This innovative translation by William Griffin recreates the spirit of this remarkable work, bringing to life its wealth of wisdom and spiritual guidance.
