Bibliography
BIBLIOGRAPHY
There are many good translations of the Imitation of Christ.
A traditional one is by Harold C. Gardiner, based on the English version by Richard Whitford around 1530 (New
York: Doubleday Image Books, 1955). A more contemporary translation is by William C. Creasey (Macon, Georgia:
Mercer University Press, 1989).
For background reading, you may wish to consult the following books:
Bernhard Christensen, The Inward Pilgrimage:
An Introduction to Christian Spiritual Classics (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1996).
Bradley P. Holt, Thirsty for God:
A Brief History of Christum Spirituality, (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1993).
Other Books in the Classic Prayer Series:
William Barclay, Prayers for Help and Healing A chapter on Christianity and healing followed by more than 100 prayers for help and healing, including morning and evening prayers for hospital stays, prayers for festivals and special days, and for those engaged in healing.
Herbert F. Brokering, editor. Luthers Prayers Prayers based on the Ten Commandments, the Apostles'
Creed, and the Lord's Prayer, as well as for many occasions in the Christian hie.
George MacDonald, Diary of an Old Soul A prayer for each day of the year, reflecting on some aspect of God's relationship to us.
Prayer/Spirituality/Church History o Lord, what can I trust in this life?
And what is my greatest comfort on earth?
It is you, O Lord, whose love is without limit.
(from a prayer from the Imitation of Chr'ut) For more than Five centuries, Christians of all denominations have found guidance, strength, and comfort in the Imitation of Chrut.
Embedded in this spiritual classic are marvelous prayers based on Scripture that request God's help during times of need and God's breath of spirit and love. In th is collection, these prayers have been chosen and adapted for the contemporary reader.
"The imagery and devotional power of these prayers makes it mandatory that they be restored to the life of the church. Nothing like them is being written today.''
— Dr. Sherwood E. Wirt, former editor of Decuion magazine "Thomas a Kempis' contemplations, culled from the Imitation of Chrut and contemporized by Ronald Klug, have been made more readable and thereby more meaningful to twentieth-century followers of Christ. I highly recommend it.''
— Leslie Brandt, author of Poafnu Now Thomas a Kempis (c. 1380—ld71) was a Christian spiritual writer best known for his classic Imitation of Chriot, which next to the Bible is the most read book in Christian history.
The prayers are selected and edited by Ronald Klug, author of How to Keep a Spiritual Journal and other books.
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