"Treatise Of The Imitation Of Jesus Christ" Thomas Kempis, 1721
The Imitation of Christ (De Imitatione Christi) is not only Thomas Kempis's most famous work, it is widely considered the most popular Christian devotional book in history after the Bible. Originally written in Latin as De Imitatione Christi (c. 1418–1427), this edition was "rendered into English" by George Stanhope. The work played a pivotal role in shaping spiritual thought throughout the late medieval period and beyond. Thomas Kempis, a devout monk of the Brothers of the Common Life, drew extensively on his profound ecclesiastical education and spiritual experiences to craft deeply moving meditations on virtues such as humility, obedience, and the inner life. These themes have not only influenced but have remained fundamental to Christian education and practice over the centuries. This particularly rare edition is even more exceptional due to its inclusion of intricate engravings by the renowned artist Johann Jakob Haid. His masterful and detailed images do more than simply illustrate the text; they visually amplify Kempis’s spiritual themes, creating a powerful synthesis of word and art.
 
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Collation / Page Count: 339pp + Advertisements
 
Condition Note: Leather binding (w/ 2 different period correct boards, likely one original to the book.)