Prayers and Meditations on the Life of Christ

By Thomas à Kempis and William Duthoit

Book Overview

Prayers and Meditations on the Life of Christ is a book written by Thomas Haemerken Kempis, a German-Dutch monk and writer from the 15th century. The book is a collection of prayers and meditations that focus on the life of Jesus Christ, from his birth to his death and resurrection. Each chapter contains a reflection on a specific event or aspect of Christ's life, followed by a prayer or meditation that encourages the reader to deepen their relationship with God.The book is divided into seven parts, each corresponding to a different stage of Christ's life. The first part focuses on Christ's birth and early life, while the second part explores his teachings and miracles. The third part delves into his passion and death, while the fourth part reflects on his resurrection and ascension. The fifth part examines Christ's presence in the Eucharist, while the sixth part meditates on his second coming. The final part offers prayers for various occasions, such as the liturgical year and personal needs.Throughout the book, Kempis emphasizes the importance of imitating Christ's virtues and living a life of humility, love, and service. He encourages the reader to turn to Christ in times of trial and to seek his guidance and strength in all things. The book is a timeless spiritual classic that offers readers a deeper understanding and appreciation of Christ's life and teachings.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163107441
• ISBN13: 9781163107447
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"