THE IMITATION OF CHRIST (A contemplative classic of Christian mysticism for Christian devotional handbook for spiritual life) – Annotated Life without GOD (English Edition)

The 15th century treatise Of the Imitation of Christ is one of the most popular Christian books of all time. Although its authorship was disputed for a long time, it is generally now regarded as the product of Thomas a Kempis. The work is a manual of devotion assisting the soul in its pursuit of holiness and communion with God. Written as it was for the monastic life, it presents a high standard for spiritual life, and an ideal for devout Christians to aspire to.

The text is divided into four books, which provide detailed spiritual instructions:
"Helpful Counsels of the Spiritual Life",
"Directives for the Interior Life",
"On Interior Consolation" and
"On the Blessed Sacrament".