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The Imitation of Christ

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by Thomas à Kempis

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Does anyone know of a similar book to 'Imitation of Christ' by Thomas A Kempis? I am reading it one paragraph at a time to stretch it out. It is that beautiful.
Antonio Uy Try My Daily Bread by Anthony Paone SJ.
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EXPLANATION OF CHAPTER 1 WITH BIBLE VERSES ?
Emma What is it you exactly want to know? Are you wondering whether or not the author bases his insights on bible texts (and which ones)?

Some of the verses…moreWhat is it you exactly want to know? Are you wondering whether or not the author bases his insights on bible texts (and which ones)?

Some of the verses book 1 chapter 1 refers to are: john 8:12, apoc 2:17, pr 1:2 and Pr 1:8
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Cual.es.el propósito de Este libro?
Emma It's a manual of spiritual advice (from a Roman Catholic perspective) written in the 15th century…moreIt's a manual of spiritual advice (from a Roman Catholic perspective) written in the 15th century(less)
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So many translations. Which one I should pick ?
Emma For those who speak Dutch, I can recommend the Rudolf van Dijk-translation. It is clear and modern, and the Latin text is visible as weel, for those w…moreFor those who speak Dutch, I can recommend the Rudolf van Dijk-translation. It is clear and modern, and the Latin text is visible as weel, for those who want to check the translation(less)
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