The Complete Works of Thomas à Kempis. Illustrated : The Imitation of Christ, The Life of St. Lidwina, The Little Garden of Roses, Prayers and Meditations on the Life of Christ and Others, livre ebook

The Complete Works of Thomas à Kempis is an inspiring illustrated collection of the devotional and spiritual writings of Thomas à Kempis, one of the most influential Christian authors of the late Middle Ages. This volume gathers The Imitation of Christ, The Life of St. Lidwina, The Little Garden of Roses, Prayers and Meditations on the Life of Christ, and other timeless works that have guided generations of readers in the pursuit of humility, contemplation, and spiritual devotion. At the heart of the collection is The Imitation of Christ, one of the most widely read devotional books in Christian history. In clear and deeply reflective prose, Thomas à Kempis calls believers to a life of simplicity, inner discipline, prayer, and imitation of the virtues of Christ. The work emphasizes detachment from worldly ambition and the cultivation of inward peace through faith and humility. The collection also includes meditative writings and spiritual biographies that illuminate the ideals of medieval Christian devotion. The Life of St. Lidwina presents the story of a woman whose suffering and faith became an example of spiritual endurance, while Prayers and Meditations on the Life of Christ invites readers into contemplative reflection on the life, passion, and teachings of Jesus. The Little Garden of Roses offers devotional wisdom expressed through gentle spiritual instruction and moral reflection. Rich in spiritual insight and devotional beauty, this illustrated edition preserves the enduring legacy of Thomas à Kempis and his profound influence on Christian spirituality, monastic tradition, and contemplative literature throughout the centuries. Contents: -The Chronicle of the Canons Regular of Mount St. Agnes -The Life of St. Lidwina -The Little Garden of Roses -The Valley of Lilies -The Lives of Gerard Groote, Florentius Radewin and Their Followers -Prayers and Meditations on the Life of Christ -A Meditation on the Incarnation of Christ -Sermons of the Life and Passion of Our Lord -Of Hearing and Speaking Good Words -Sermons to the Novices Regular