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Informationen zum Autor Paul Wesley Chilcote! PhD ! is academic dean and professor of historical theology and Wesleyan studies at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ohio. He enjoys a special relationship with Mt. Angel Abbey in Oregon as a Benedictine Oblate and is the author of many books! including Early Methodist Spirituality ; Recapturing the Wesley's Vision: An Introduction to the Faith of John and Charles Wesley ; and John & Charles Wesley: Selections from Their Writings and Hymns-Annotated & Explained (SkyLight Paths). Thomas à Kempis (also known as Thomas Hemerken) d. 1471! was a late medieval Catholic monk. Klappentext This spiritual classic focuses the contemporary God-seeker on developing a vital connection with God by inviting the spirit of Jesus into our lives. Helpful commentary clarifies the work's biblical and medieval roots and its continuing significance today. Zusammenfassung Let Jesus's example of holiness! humility and purity of heart be a companion on your own spiritual journey. Next to the Bible! The Imitation of Christ is the most widely read devotional work within the Christian community. Thought to be compiled by fifteenth-century cleric Thomas à Kempis (c. 1380-1471)! this spiritual classic focuses the contemporary God-seeker on a religion of the heart-a vital connection with God in our innermost being. It advocates the cultivation of virtues! like humility and purity of intention! by inviting the spirit of Jesus to dwell richly in our lives. It emphasizes the need to translate that life of love into daily action. Now you can experience the timeless wisdom of this spiritual classic with no previous knowledge of late medieval Christianity. This SkyLight Illuminations edition! based on John Wesley's popular 1741 abridgment! renders these meditations on the life and teachings of Jesus in a way that is accessible to the contemporary reader. A substantive introduction and facing-page commentary places the work in its original context; clarifies the text's roots in the Bible! the early Church! and medieval mysticism; and explains its influence-spanning five hundred years-on spiritual luminaries from saints to popes and its continuing significance today. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface xi Introduction xv BOOK I The Life of the Soul 1. The Imitation of Christ 3 2. Humility 5 3. Truth 7 4. Prudence 9 5. Scripture 11 6. Vanity and Pride 13 7. Peace 15 8. Temptation 17 9. Works of Charity 21 10. Long-Suffering 23 11. Holy Forebears 25 12. Solitude and Silence 29 13. Discipline 31 14. Mortality 33 15. The Consequences of Sin 37 16. Transformation 39 BOOK II The Interior Life 1. The Interior Life 43 2. Humble Submission 47 3. Peace and Goodness 49 4. Simplicity and Purity 51 5. Self-Understanding 53 6. A Good Conscience 55 7. Love of Jesus 57 8. Friendship with Jesus 59 9. Divine Comfort 61 10. Gratitude 65 11. The Cross of Christ 67 12. The Royal Way 69 BOOK III The Comfort of the Heart 1. Christ Speaks 75 2. The Internal Voice 77 3. God's Word 79 4. Truth and Humility 81 5. Divine Love 83 6. Free Grace 87 7. God's Service 89 8. Human Desires 91 9. Entrusting All to God 93 10. Resting in God 95 11. Causes of Peace 99 12. Dangers in Self-Absorption 101 13. God's All-Sufficiency 103 14. Freedom of Heart 105 15. Brokenness in Life 107 16. Wisdom 109 17. Eternal Life 111 18. Surrender 113 19. True Self-Knowledge 115 20. Nature and Grace 117 21. The Optimism of Grace 119 22. Self-Denial 121 23. Encouragement 123 24. Deep Mysteries 125 25. Hope and Trust...
